Test Code LDH Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)
Collection Container
Serum gel
Specimen Required
Serum
Other Acceptable Specimen Types
EDTA and Heparinized Plasma
Specimen Volume
1 mL
Minimum Specimen Volume
0.1 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days
Reasons for Rejection
Hemolysis
Methodology
Lactacte to Pyruvate; Photometric rate
Days and Times Performed
Test performed daily
Turnaround Time
24 hours for routine, 1 hour for stats
Reference Ranges
Males and females:
0-3 Days: 290-775 U/L
4-9 days: 545-2000 U/L
10 days-1 year: 180-430 U/L
2 years+: 94-250 U/L
Units of Measure
U/L
CPT Code
83615
EMR Interface Order Code
07050