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HelpTest Code LAB4130 LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE
Specimen Type
Preferred Specimen: Lithium Heparin Plasma (Mint/Light Green Top Tube)
Alternate Specimen: Serum (SST, Gold, Corvac, Tiger, Red Top Tube)
Specimen Volume
1.0 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Turnaround Time
STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Test Schedule
Daily and STAT
Sample Stability
Room Temp: 7 days
Refrigerated: 4 days
Frozen: 6 weeks
Method
Enzymatic
Reference Ranges
| LDH, U/L | ||
| Age | Male | Female |
| 0-15 Days | 309 - 1222 | |
| 15 days up to 1 year | 163 - 452 | |
| 1 year up to 10 years | 192 - 321 | |
| 10 years up to 15 years | 170 - 283 | 157 - 272 |
| 15 years up to 19 years | 130 - 250 | |
| 19 Years and above | 125 - 220 | |
Synonyms
LD; LDH
Test Components
LD, U/L
CPT Codes
83615