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Test Code 4010139 LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase)

Important Note

Note:  SHL utilizes an assay manufactured by Siemens for the Dimension EXL 200.  LDH results from assays using different manufacturers or methods may not be comparable.

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

Reject Due To

Improperly labeled sample

Analytical Time

Same day

Sample Retention Time

7 days

CPT Code

83615

Method

Photometry

Performing Laboratory

Springfield Hospital Laboratory