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LD

Test Code
LD


Alias/See Also
Lactate dehyrogenase
Chemistry


Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top Tube -Plasma


Minimum Volume
2 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Gold Top Tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 4 days
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 6 weeks


Methodology
Enzymatic

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
TAT 1 day


Reference Range
125 – 243 IUNITS/L


Clinical Significance
Elevations in serum lactate dehydrogenase occur from myocardial infarction, liver disease, pernicious and megaloblastic anemia, pulmonary emboli, malignancies, and muscular dystrophy.


Performing Laboratory
Test performed in these BACL Chemistry Labs
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek, West Roxbury 857-203-5973
Alternate contact Joseph A. Manzone JP 857-364-5092
Alternate contact Bhumikaben Patel Bedford 781-687-2976


Last Updated: May 17, 2022


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.