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

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic
LDH

Methodology

Lactate-Pyruvate (NAD)

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:

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

 

Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum

Collection Instructions:

Note: 1. Indicate serum.

2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

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.