LDH, Total, Plasma

Orderable EAP code:

LAB00034

Billable EAP Codes:

80001755 x 1

CPT Codes:

83615 x 1

Lab Section:

Core Lab

Turnaround Time:

Routine: 2 Hours
Urgent: 1 Hour

Test Schedule:

24 hours, 7 days a week.

Units:

U/L

Specimen Requirements:

4 mL blood in a GREEN top, lithium heparin tube.

Pediatric Specimen Requirements:

0.5 mL in a 1.0 mL GREEN top, lithium heparin tube.

Reference Range:

Values are the same for males and females.

Up to 14 Days: less than or equal to 1,017 U/L
14 Days up to 1 Year: less than or equal to 375 U/L
1 Year up to 10 Years: less than or equal to 266 U/L
10 Years up to 15 Years: less than or equal to 235 U/L
15 Years up to 19 Years: less than or equal to 207 U/L
19 Years up to 150 Years: less than or equal to 190 U/L

Comments:

Specimen should be kept at room temperature prior to measurement of LD. Specimen should NOT be frozen or refrigerated.

Specimen Stability: Plasma should be separated from cells within 2 hours of collection and is stable for up to 3 days at room temperature.

Synonyms:

LD, Lactate Dehydrogenase