Test Code LDH Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH), Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
LAB96
Methodology
Enzymatic Rate
Performing Laboratory
Sky Lakes Medical Center-Chemistry
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Plasma. Container/Tube: Green top (lithium heparin gel). Specimen Volume: 2 mL.
Specimen Type: Serum. Container/Tube: Red top or serum gel SST. Specimen Volume: 2 mL.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Reference Values
Males: 0-21 days: 225-600 IU/L; 21 days-16 years: 120-300 IU/L ; >16 years: 135-225 IU/L
Females: 0-21 days: 225-600 IU/L; 21 days-16 years: 120-300 IU/L ; >16 years: 135-214 IU/L.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83615