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Test Code LAB96 Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH), Plasma

Performing Laboratory

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory

Methodology

Enzymatic (Lactate to Pyruvate)

Literature References:

Package insert: Lactate dehydrogenase LDH IFCC. Roche Corporation, 03/2022.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma-Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.

Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin)
Specimen Volume: Full tube

Additional Information: Do not confuse with LAB3089 Lactic Acid, Plasma.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory 
Routine: 2 to 4 hours after receipt in laboratory

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83615

Reference Values

Age Reference Range (Units/L)
< 30 days 130 - 700
1 month - 5 yrs 130 - 400
> 5 yrs - 12 yrs 100 - 300
 > 12 yrs 100 - 250

Literature Reference:

Rifai N, Horvath AR, Wittwer AT eds: Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics 6 th ed: Chapter 29, p. 404, Elsevier, St. Louis, MO 2018.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Additional Information

For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Alternate Tube:

1 dark green-top (lithium heparin) tube
1 red-top tube

Laboratory Processing Instructions:

Test performed in BJH Core Lab.  Processed by automated line for delivery to the Cobas 8000. Completed specimens are stored refrigerated for 5 days.

Test performed in South County Siteman and Ambulatory Cancer Building Lab.  Centrifuge sample and deliver to the Cobas.  Completed specimens are stored refrigerated for 5 days.   

Special Instructions

See Analyte Stability Chart under General Information for a complete list.

LOINC Code Information

Name LOINC Code
Lactate dehydrogenase 14804-9