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Test Code LDH Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)

Additional Codes

Hospital Ordering Code
LAB96   LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Green top (lithium heparin)

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.

Additional Information:

1. Patient’s age and sex are required.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.

Additional Information:

1. Patient’s age and sex are required.

2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Performing Laboratory

Unity Point-Sioux City-Chemistry

CPT

83615

Methodology

Ultraviolet Assay, L-Lactate to Pyruvate

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday