LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE (LDH) | |
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Test Code: 118 | Specimen Collection: Serum |
Component: LDH | Method: S |
Collection Notes: Avoid hemolyzed, icteric, and lipemic samples. | |
Clinical Utility: Lactate dehydrogenase is present in several body tissues. Elevated levels of LDH are observed in a variety of disease states. | |
CPT Code: 83615 | Testing Location: AML |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (1 mL) Ambient 7 Days Refrigerated 4 Days Frozen 6 Weeks Plasma (1 mL) Heparinized Li Ambient 7 Days Refrigerated 4 Days Frozen 6 Weeks |