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Lab Test Dictionary

Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)


Synonyms

LDH

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Performing Lab

RCHSD Chemistry


Epic ID

LAB96

Lab Test Days

As received

Standard TAT

3 hrs

Stat TAT

1 hr


Collection Information

Specimen Required

Minimum 1.0 ml blood

Container Type

Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)

Collection Instructions

Avoid hemolysis (May also use red top tube)


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Test Volume Required

0.3 ml plasma (or serum)

Minimum Test Volume

0.3 ml plasma (or serum)

Processing Instructions

Centrifuge & separate Specimen will be rejected if hemolyzed Notify Med Tech if hemolyzed


CPT Codes

83615


Revised

01-26-06

Initials

LGS