Lactate Dehydrogenase
Test Code
LDH
Description
Collect
Plain red top or SST tube.
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 0.1 mL serum
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Frozen. Send serum Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.
Stability
Stability after cell separation:
Specimen should be kept at RT (15-25°C) and processed ASAP after collection.
Performed
Monday - Friday
Methodology
Enzymatic
Turnaround Time
4 hour routine, 1 hour STAT
Department
Core Lab
Synonyms
Enzymatic (Lactate Dehydrogenase, Serum);LDHX
Reference Interval
|
Lactate Dehydrogenase, Serum |
Human |
|
|
Male |
Female |
|
|
IU/L |
||
|
1 year - 4 years |
140-304 |
142-297 |
|
5 years - 9 years |
155-290 |
142-261 |
|
10 years - 14 years |
115-257 |
122-234 |
|
15+ Years |
91-180 |
91-180 |
CPT Code
83615