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HelpTest Code LDH Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH), Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
LAB96
Performing Laboratory
Central Peninsula Hospital
Collection Method
Venipuncture
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Specimen Type
Preferred
- Plasma- Light Green Top (Lithium heparin)
Acceptable
- Serum- Gold Top SST or Red Top
Minimum Volume
0.5ml
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 7 days |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | N/A |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | N/A |
Reference or Target Ranges
| Age | Male | Female |
| 0-30 days | 135-750 | 135-750 |
| 30 days -1 year | 180-435 | 180-435 |
| 1 - 4 years | 160-370 | 160-370 |
| 4 - 7 years | 145-345 | 145-345 |
| 7 - 10 years | 143-290 | 143-290 |
| 10 - 13 years | 120-293 | 120-293 |
| 13 - 16 years | 110-283 | 110-283 |
| 16 - 18 years | 105-233 | 105-233 |
| >18 years | 122-222 | 122-222 |
Reportable Units
U/L
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | 40 mg/dL |
| Icterus Threshold | 60 mg/dL |
| Lipemia Threshold | 900 mg/dL |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 hour Routine: 4 hours |
| Stat Availability | Yes |
| Performing Bench | CPH Chemistry |
| Methodology/Method Description | Roche Cobas |
CPT Codes
83615
Last review/edit date
2025