A correlation coefficient of r=0.9917 was displayed when the Randox methodology was compared against commercially available methods.
Measuring Range
The Randox Aldolase assay has a measuring range of 1.73 – 106U/l for the comfortable detection of clinically important results.
Lyophilised Reagents
Lyophilised reagents offer enhanced stability, reducing wastage.
Excellent Precision
The Randox assay displayed a within run precision < 4.47% CV.
Dedicated Calibrator and Controls Available
Randox offer a dedicated Aldolase calibrator and controls for a complete testing package.
Applications Available
Applications available detailing instrument-specific settings for the convenient use of the Randox Aldolase assay on a variety of clinical chemistry analysers.
Clinical Significance
Elevated levels of aldolase are detected in myotonic muscular disease, including: polymyositis and progressive muscular dystrophy. Elevated levels of this enzyme have been observed in acute coronary syndromes 1. This enzyme has been identified as a myositis biomarker, a muscle-wasting disease resulting in reduced muscle strength and fatigue 2. Testing this enzyme can be utilised as a marker in the differential diagnosis of muscle weakness as aldolase levels remain consistent where weakness is caused by neurological problems such as multiple sclerosis (MS) 3.
Physiological Significance
Aldolase is a glycolytic enzyme responsible for catalysing the conversion of fructose 1-6-diphosphate to glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate and dihydroxyacetone phosphate via the glycolysis metabolic pathway. This enzyme is present in all bodily cells, more commonly in the nucleus and cytoplasm.