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HelpTest Code LDHISO Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) Isoenzymes Electrophoresis
Collection Container
Serum gel
Specimen Required
Serum
Special Handling Instructions
2 mL serum from a red top tube or gel tube; divided into 2 tubes each containing 1 mL.
Specimen Volume
2 mL
Minimum Specimen Volume
0.75 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days Refrigerated: 3 days, Frozen: unacceptable
Reasons for Rejection
Mild or gross hemolysis, prolonged contact with cells, specimen refrigerated more than 3 days.
Methodology
LDH: Photometric Rate, ISO:Electrophoresis Densitometry
CPT Code
83625, 83615
EMR Interface Order Code
07100