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HelpTest Code 8255 Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)
Purpose
To detect tissue damage, monitor disorders that cause tissue damage, or monitor chemotherapy for certain types cancer. Disorders that cause tissue damage include anemia, liver disease, lung disease, and some types of infections.
Performing Laboratory
Copley Hospital
Methodology
Bichromatic Rate
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Blood (Plasma or Serum)
Preferred: Light-Green Top
Acceptable: Gold Top
Specimen Volume: Full Tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Reject: Slight Hemolysis
Collection Instructions:
1. Label specimen with patient’s full name, date of birth,
date & time of collection and person collecting.
2. If delay in specimen transport > 1 hour, centrifuge tube.
Reference Values
Normal: 85 - 185 U / L
Stability
Room Temperature: 3 Days
Do not refrigerate or freeze sample.
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Available STAT
Analytical Time: 1 Day
Aliases
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)
Lactate Dehydrogenase
Lactic Acid Dehydrogenase
LDH
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83615