Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)

Test Code
LAB96


Alias/See Also
1231100206


CPT Codes
83615

Includes
LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE (LDH)


Preferred Specimen
Gold/SST


Minimum Volume
1.0 mL serum


Instructions
CLINIC COLLECTIONS: Collect 1.0 mL of serum in Gold/SST. Must be spun within 2 hours after collection. If no gel separator, plasma must be pulled off cells within 2 hours.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room temperature (20 to 25°C): 7 days
Refrigerated (2 to 8°C): 4 days
Freezer (-20°C): 6 weeks


Methodology
Abbott Alinity

Reference Range
Males/Females
125-243 IU/L


Performing Laboratory
ARKADELPHIA LABORATORY CONWAY LABORATORY FORT SMITH LABORATORY HEBER SPRINGS LABORATORY LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY NORTH LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY STUTTGART LABORATORY VAN BUREN LABORATORY MALVERN LABORATORY EL DORADO LABORATORY MAGNOLIA LABORATORY DREW COUNTY LABORATORY


Last Updated: August 28, 2026


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.