Aldolase: Results and Values

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Normal values for aldolase are 3-8.2 U/dl (Units per deciliter).

Higher levels of aldolase may indicate:

damage to skeletal muscles

chronic hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver lasting more than 6 months

gangrene, or tissue death

muscular dystrophy, a disorder causing gradual deterioration of the body's' muscles

polymyositis, an inflammatory disease of the skeletal muscle tissue

cancer of the liver, pancreas, or prostate

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Aldolase: Preparation & Expectations

Author: David T. Moran, MD
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 09/20/01

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