LDH
Test:
116
CPT:
83615
Synonyms
Lactic Acid Dehydrogenase (LD)
Special Instructions
Expected Turnaround Time
Within 1 day
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Within 1 day
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, or green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Do not use oxalate, EDTA, or citrate plasma.
Collection
Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection.
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Test Details
Use
Plasma specimens collected in EDTA, oxalate, or citrated tubes; gross hemolysis; gross bacterial contamination; improper labeling