Methodology
Enzymatic Colorimetric
Synonyms
LDH
Specimen Type
Body Fluid
Performing Lab
UCSD CALM Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB90036
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
24 Hours from receipt of sample
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Body Fluid
Container Type
Sterile Container
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Room Temp-OK/Refrigerated-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 1 Week; Refrigerated: 4 Days (Preferred); Frozen: 6 Weeks
Rejection Criteria
Sputum; Specimens collected in EDTA, potassium oxalate, or sodium fluoride; Hemolyzed specimens
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge and separate from cells into a transport tube. Complete a UCSD Chemistry requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Specify source in comments, on specimen and on requisition. If requested STAT or urgent, call a RUSH TForce pickup.
Revised
6/12/25
Initials
SA