A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #

Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD)

Test Code
LDH


Preferred Specimen
Serum, 0.5 mL minimum


Instructions
Spin within 2 hours of collection


Transport Container
SST tube


Transport Temperature
Unspun specimen stable for 2 hours at room temp., separated serum stable for 8 hours at room temp., 2 days if refrigerated.


Reference Range
See report for normal ranges


Clinical Significance
Most commonly used for the evaluation of myocardial infarction and has the advantage of remaining positive longer than CK.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.