Aldolase near me in Chennai

The Aldolase test measures the concentration of the enzyme aldolase in the blood serum. Aldolase is essential for breaking down sugars into energy, and normally, only small amounts are present in the bloodstream. When muscle or liver cells are damaged, larger amounts of aldolase enter the blood. Elevated levels may indicate conditions such as muscular dystrophy, inflammatory muscle disorders (polymyositis, dermatomyositis), rhabdomyolysis, or liver disease. Sometimes, infections or certain medications that affect muscle tissue can also cause high levels. Normal aldolase does not exclude muscle disease, especially in treated cases. Low or normal aldolase levels usually suggest no significant muscle damage, but in the presence of symptoms, additional tests may be required.