Lactate Dehydrogenase (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code
1230100424


Alias/See Also
LAB96: Lactate Dehydrogenase | LDH|LD


CPT Codes
83615x1

Preferred Specimen
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: YELLOW TOP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
PMH HOSPITAL LAB: YELLOW TOP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: YELLOW TOP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: YELLOW TOP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: YELLOW TOP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
BCH HOSPITAL LAB: YELLOW TOP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
BPH HOSPITAL LAB: YELLOW TOP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
THL HOSPITAL LAB: YELLOW TOP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1


Other Acceptable Specimens
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
PMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO AMBER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1; MICRO RED: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1; MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1; SST ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A; RED TOP SERUM ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A; RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO AMBER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1; MICRO RED: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1; MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1; RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO AMBER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1; MICRO RED: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1; MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1; RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: MICRO AMBER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1; MICRO RED: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1; MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1; SST ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A; RED TOP SERUM ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A; RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
BCH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO AMBER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1; MICRO RED: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1; MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1; RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
BPH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO AMBER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1; MICRO RED: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1; MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1; RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
THL HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO AMBER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1; MICRO RED: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1; MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1; RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1


Instructions
Adult: Minimum 2.5 mL blood *Pediatric minimum: 1 full microtainer*


Transport Temperature
It is recommended that tubes of blood are to be kept closed at all times and in a vertical position. It is required that the serum or plasma be physically separated from contact with cells within two hours from the time of collection. Separated specimens are stable for 7 days at 20 to 25°C, 7 days at 2 to 8°C. Stored specimens must be inspected for particulates. If present, mix and centrifuge the specimen to remove particulates prior to testing.


Report Available
GMH HOSPITAL LAB STAT: 60 min Routine: 240 min Extended TAT: No TAT min Timed: No TAT min Life or Death: 60 min PMH HOSPITAL LAB STAT: 60 min Routine: 240 min Extended TAT: No TAT min Timed: No TAT min Life or Death: 60 min OMH HOSPITAL LAB STAT: 60 min Routine: 240 min Extended TAT: No TAT min Timed: No TAT min Life or Death: 60 min BEH HOSPITAL LAB STAT: 60 min Routine: 240 min Extended TAT: No TAT min Timed: No TAT min Life or Death: 60 min GRMH HOSPITAL LAB STAT: 60 min Routine: 240 min Extended TAT: No TAT min Timed: No TAT min Life or Death: 60 min HMH HOSPITAL LAB STAT: 60 min Routine: 240 min Extended TAT: No TAT min Timed: No TAT min Life or Death: 60 min RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL STAT: 60 min Routine: 240 min Extended TAT: No TAT min Timed: No TAT min Life or Death: 60 min BCH HOSPITAL LAB STAT: 60 min Routine: 240 min Extended TAT: No TAT min Timed: No TAT min Life or Death: 60 min BPH HOSPITAL LAB STAT: 60 min Routine: 240 min Extended TAT: No TAT min Timed: No TAT min Life or Death: 60 min THL HOSPITAL LAB STAT: 60 min Routine: 240 min Extended TAT: No TAT min Timed: No TAT min Life or Death: 60 min



Last Updated: February 20, 2024


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