Lactate Dehydrogenase
Test Code
LDH
Description
Elevations in serum lactate dehydrogenase occur from myocardial infarction, liver disease, pernicious and megaloblastic anemia, pulmonary emboli, malignancies, and muscular dystrophy. Since lactic dehydrogenase is present in many body tissues, it's diagnosis usefulness is limited. Tissue specificity may be enhanced by isoenzyme analysis.
Collect
Plain red top or SST tube.
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 0.1 mL serum
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Frozen. Send serum Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.
Stability
Stability after cell separation:
Specimen should be kept at RT (15-25°C) and processed ASAP after collection.
Performed
Monday - Friday
Methodology
Enzymatic
Turnaround Time
4 hour routine, 1 hour STAT
Department
Core Lab
Synonyms
Enzymatic (Lactate Dehydrogenase, Serum);LDHX
Study Offerings
Not offered
Reference Interval
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Lactate Dehydrogenase, Serum |
Human |
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Male |
Female |
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IU/L |
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1 year - 4 years |
140-304 |
142-297 |
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5 years - 9 years |
155-290 |
142-261 |
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10 years - 14 years |
115-257 |
122-234 |
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15+ Years |
91-180 |
91-180 |
CPT Code
83615
New York Approved
FDA Approved or Cleared
FDA
Approved or Cleared