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HelpTest Code LDH LD (LDH) (Lactate Dehydrogenase)
Additional Codes
| Epic ID | LAB96 |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Collection Container: green top lithium heparin tube, SST
Also Acceptable Collection Container: serum red top tube
Collection Information:
Collect 0.5 mL of Lithium heparinized plasma or serum.
Serum or plasma must be separated from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Stability/Transport
| Temperature | Stability | Preferred Transport |
| Room Temp | 8 hours | X |
| Refrigerated | 4 days |
Performing Lab
Allen Hospital Laboratory
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Report Available
1 hour
Reference Ranges
| Age | Female | Male |
| 0-1 month | 225-600 U/L | 225-600 U/L |
| 1 month-2 years | 180-435 U/L | 180-435 U/L |
| 2-18 years | 120-300 U/L | 120-300 U/L |
| >18 years | 135-214 U/L | 135-225 U/L |
CPT Code Information
83615