LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE, TOTAL, SERUM/PLASMA
| Synonyms: | LD; LDH |
| Computer Code: | LD |
| Specimen Collection: | 2 mL blood (light green top (Li Heparin) preferred. Red/gold acceptable). Pediatrics: 0.5 Ml blood (light green top (Li Heparin) preferred. Red/gold acceptable). |
| Minimum Volume: | 1.5 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. Serum must be removed from red top tube. Min 0.5 mL serum. |
| Reference Values: | 90-225 IU/L |
| Lab Code: | Chemistry |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 2 hrs |
| Stat TAT: | 60 min |
| CPT Code(s): | 83615 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |