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Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD), Plasma or Serum
Test CodeLD - NOCO
Alias/See Also
LDH
CPT Codes
83615
Preferred Specimen
In-patient: 1 mL plasma from Green top (Lithium Heparin)
Out-patient: 1 mL serum from SST
Out-patient: 1 mL serum from SST
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Note: For neonate requirements see Neonate Minimum Blood Volumes
Note: For neonate requirements see Neonate Minimum Blood Volumes
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 mL serum from SST or Red Top
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Plasma Li Hep | Refrigerated | 48 hours |
| Serum SST | Refrigerated | 48 hours |
| Red Top – Separated* | Refrigerated | 48 hours |
*Centrifuge and aliquot into a plastic vial.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Mild hemolysis
Methodology
Oxidative Bichromatic Rate
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
MALE
0 - 20 days: 225 - 600 IU/L
20 days - 15 years: 120 - 300 IU/L
15 - 150 years: 135 - 225 IU/L
FEMALE
0 - 20 days: 225 - 600 IU/L
20 days - 15 years: 120 - 300 IU/L
15 - 150 years: 135 - 214 IU/L
0 - 20 days: 225 - 600 IU/L
20 days - 15 years: 120 - 300 IU/L
15 - 150 years: 135 - 225 IU/L
FEMALE
0 - 20 days: 225 - 600 IU/L
20 days - 15 years: 120 - 300 IU/L
15 - 150 years: 135 - 214 IU/L
Performing Laboratory
McKee Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center
Sterling Regional Medical Center
Ogallala Community Hospital
