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

Additional Codes

LAB96

Methodology

Used for detection of liver, hematologic, and myocardial diseases.

Performing Laboratory

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Chemistry

 

CPT: 83615

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Plasma

Container/Tube: Light green-top (lithium heparin) tube

Specimen: 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma

Transport Temperature: Ambient

Collection Instructions: Hemolysis can cause falsely elevated results. Plasma expanders such as dextran may interfere with test.

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

 

Serum

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube or serum gel tube

Specimen: 1 mL of serum

Transport Temperature: Ambient

Collection Instructions: Hemolysis can cause falsely elevated results. Plasma expanders such as dextran may interfere with test.

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

Reference Values

Males

1-30 days: 178-629 IU/L

1-3 months: 158-373 IU/L

4-6 months: 135-376 IU/L

7-12 months: 129-367 IU/L

1-3 years: 164-286 IU/L

4-6 years: 155-280 IU/L

7-9 years: 141-237 IU/L

10-11 years: 141-231 IU/L

12-16 years: 141-231 IU/L

16-19 years: 117-217 IU/L

>20 years: 87-241 IU/L

Females

1-30 days: 187-600 IU/L

1-3 months: 152-353 IU/L

4-6 months: 158-353 IU/L

7-12 months: 152-327 IU/L

1-3 years: 164-286 IU/L

4-6 years: 155-280 IU/L

7-9 years: 141-237 IU/L

10-11 years: 129-222 IU/L

12-16 years: 129-205 IU/L

16-19 years: 117-213 IU/L

>20 years: 84-246 IU/L

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday