Laboratory Services
Lactate Dehydrogenase
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| Test Description |
Lactate Dehydrogenase
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| Synonym(s) |
LDH
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| Test ID |
LDH
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| Specimen Type |
Serum
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| Specimen Requirements |
SST
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Red, Li-heparin plasma
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
SST - Separate the serum or plasma from the clot or cells promptly.
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
1 mL
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 uL
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| Additional Processing Details |
Separate the serum or plasma from the clot or cells promptly.
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| Stability |
7 days at 15‑25 °C
4 days at 2-8 °C 6 wks at -20 °C |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Hemolyzed samples
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| Limitations |
In connection with certain diseases (e.g. hepatopathy, diseases of skeletal muscle, malignant tumors), the LDH‑4 and LDH‑5 isoenzyme portions are increased and unstable in cooled and frozen samples; this may lead to an incorrect LDH value in samples collected from patients suffering from such diseases.
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| Methodology |
UV Assay
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday
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| CPT Code(s) |
83615
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics
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| LOINC Code(s) |
14804-9
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