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Catalog ID LDH Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)

CPOE Test Name

LDH

Specimen Type

Plasma

Acceptable specimen type:  joint fluid

The reference interval(s) and other method performance specifications have not been established for these body fluids.  The test result must be integrated into the clinical context for interpretation.

 

Specimen Requirements

5 mL light green top Lithium Heparin tube; 2 mL blood

Body fluid:  sterile cup or tube

Causes for Rejection

Wrong container; gross hemolysis; improper labeling; insufficient quantity

Turn Around Time

Urgent/Emergent 1 hour; Routine 2 – 4 hours

CPT / HCPCS Code

83615

Performing Lab

Core Laboratory, AD 3301, 721-2120

Reference Values

120 – 246 U/L

EPIC EAP Test Code

LAB96