Lactate Dehydrogenase,Total

Test Code
LDH


Alias/See Also
Total LD only , LDH total


CPT Codes
83615

Preferred Specimen
3.5 mL Lithium Heparin (mint top tube)


Minimum Volume
1 mL S/P


Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum red top tube


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 4 days
Frozen: 6 weeks


Reference Range
Male/Female Ages >=0 Days - <2 Years: 225-600 U/L
Male/Female Ages >=2 Years - <16 Years: 120-300 U/L
Male/Female Ages >=16 Years: 135-225 U/L


Performing Laboratory
Little Company of Mary Hospital
2800 W. 95th St.
Evergreen Park, IL 60805



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