LDH (LABCORP)

Test Code
99901000015


Alias/See Also
LAB96: Lactate Dehydrogenase | LABCORP EAP: 001115


CPT Codes
83615x1

Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .7


Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .7
LABCORP LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .7
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .7
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .7


Transport Temperature
Specimen: Serum (preferred) or plasma Volume: 1 mL Minimum Volume: 0.7 mL Container: Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, OR green-top (lithium heparin). Do NOT use oxalate, EDTA, or citrate plasma. Collection: Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection. Storage Instructions: Maintain specimen at room temperature


Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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