Test Code LDH LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase)
Specimen Type
Blood
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Container
Mint Green-Lithium Heparin
Plasma/Refrigerate
STAT Turnaround Time
45 Minutes
Routine Turnaround Time
4 Hours
Methodology
IFCC Lactate to pyruvate
Reference Range
0-1 Month: 0-660 Intnl Unit/L
1 Month-1 Year: 0-410 Intnl Unit/L
>1 Year: 125-345 Intnl Unit/L
CPT Code
83615
Special Handling
Avoid Hemolysis