CDOS

Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)

Test Code: LDH

CPT Code: 83615

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EPIC Code

LAB96

Order Alias 2

001115; LD; LDI; LDHB (BSM)

Specimen Type

Plasma or Serum

Pediatric Collection

1 microtainer filled to top line

Specimen Container

All Sites: PST, SST, or RED
RGH: PST or SST only

Volume

4 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

1 mL

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimens not centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
Hemolyzed or grossly lipemic specimens.
Specimens that are QNS.
Specimens exceeding stability.
Specimens frozen in original/primary tube.
Contaminated specimens.

Methodology

All Sites: Roche Cobas
RGH: Siemens EXL

Stability

All Sites:
7 days at RT
4 days at 2-8°C
6 weeks at -20°C

RGH:
3 days at RT
Do not refrigerate
Do not freeze

Test Includes

LDH

Units

Cobas: IU/L
EXL: U/L

Place of Service

Bon Secours Richmond

LabCorp Test Code

001115

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