Test Code LD Lactate Dehydrogenase, Serum
Clinical Indications
N/A
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Name: LDH-Lactate
Dehydrogenase
Sunquest Order Code: LD
Epic Px Code: LAB2350
Specimen Collection Type
Preferred: Mint
Acceptable: Gold
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Reference Range
0-1M: 100 – 600 U/L
1M-5Yr: 100 – 300 U/L
5Yr-10Yr: 100 – 275 U/L
10Yr-15Yr: 100 – 250 U/L
Adult: 100 – 210 U/L
Critical Value
N/A
Interpretation
N/A
Rejection Criteria
Gross Hemolysis
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
1 Day
Specimen Stability
1 Day Refrigerated
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Lab- Department
TUKHS-BH-Chemistry
CPT Code
83615
LOINC Code
32324-6
Test Alias
LDH
Additional Information / Notes
Specimens collected in a serum gel tube or lithium heparin gel tube must be centrifuged within 3 hours of collection. Serum gel should clot for 30 minutes prior to being centrifuged.