LACTATE DEHYROGENASE (LDH)

Test Code
LAB96


Alias/See Also
LDH


CPT Codes
83615

Preferred Specimen
1 mL plasma


Transport Container
Preferred: Light green top; Acceptable: Plain green top, Gold top, Plain red top


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis or frozen specimen


Reference Range
Female: 135-214 IU/L
Male: 135-225 IU/L




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.