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HelpTest Code LAB96 Lactate Dehydrogenase
Synonym
- LDH
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: Mint Green Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Mint Green Top, Gold SST Top
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 6 hours
Rejected Due To
- Gross hemolysis
- Gross icterus
- Quantity not sufficient
- Quality not acceptable
Reference Values
| FEMALE | MALE |
|---|---|
| 0-30 days: 145-765 U/L 31-365 days: 190-420 U/L 1-3 years: 165-395 U/L 4-6 years: 135-345 U/L 7-9 years: 140-280 U/L 10-12 years: 120-260 U/L 13-15 years: 100-275 U/L 16-18 years: 105-230 U/L 19+ years: 100-190 U/L |
0-30 days: 125-735 U/L 31-365 days: 170-450 U/L 1-3 years: 155-345 U/L 4-6 years: 155-345 U/L 7-9 years: 145-300 U/L 10-12 years: 120-325 U/L 13-15 years: 120-290 U/L 16-18 years: 105-235 U/L 19+ years: 100-190 U/L |
Cautions
LD results are significantly elevated in the presence of hemolysis.
Method Description
Photometric rate
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab UH
Clinical Lab University East
Clinical Lab James
Clinical Lab Martha Morehouse
Clinical Lab Spielman
Clinical Lab West Campus
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 day
Reporting Name
LD Total
CPT Code Information
83615
LOINC Code Information
14804-9