Test Code 4010139 LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase)
Specimen Requirements
1.0 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma
Container
PST (light green top) tube or SST (tiger, gold, or red top) tube
Minimum Volume
65 µL serum/plasma
Stability
Separated samples are stable 3 days at room temperature
Do not refridgerate or freeze
Analytical Time
Same day
Sample Retention Time
7 days
Method
Photometry
CPT Code
83615
Performing Laboratory
Springfield Hospital Laboratory
Reject Due To
Improperly labeled sample