LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE (LDH)

Test Code: 118Specimen 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: 83615Testing Location: AML
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

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
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