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LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE

Test Code
NMCP LDH


Alias/See Also
LDH


Preferred Specimen
Serum or Plasma


Minimum Volume
2ml


Instructions
Specimen must be placed in a cup of ice & bring to lab within 10 minutes after collection for specimen processing. No short draw specimen accepted.


Transport Container
Red–top tube, SST, or green PST (Li Heparin)


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed Specimen




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.