ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0020006: Lactate Dehydrogenase, Serum or Plasma |
| Test Mnemonic: LDH | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Enzymatic
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Sun-Sat *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: Within 24 hours *ExistReported> |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: One 4 mL PST or SST.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 1 mL plasma or serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.2 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. *ExistTransport> #ExistPedCollectTransport> Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.2 mL plasma or serum at 2-8°C. *ExistPedCollectTransport> #ExistRemarks> Remarks: Allow serum to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP. *ExistRemarks> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed specimens. Specimens collected in EDTA, potassium oxalate, or sodium fluoride. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 4 days; Frozen: 6 weeks UUHSC only: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable *ExistStability> |
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| Reference Interval: |
| #ExistRefRange> By report (reports may vary based on instrumentation) *ExistRefRange> |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 83615 |