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Test Code LDH Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD), Plasma or Serum

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic
LDH

Methodology

Multi Point Rate

Performing Laboratory

Holland Hospital Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Plasma

Container/Tube: Mint-top (lithium heparin) tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of plasma

Collection Instructions:

1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

3. Centrifuge within 1 hour of collection.

 

Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum

Collection Instructions:

1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

3. Centrifuge within 1 hour of collection.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83615 (HH Bill Code 0205140)

Reference Values

98-210 U/L

Tumor marker results obtained can vary due to the difference in assay methods, reagent specificity and manufacturer.  Test performed on the Ortho Vitros 7600.