Lactate Dehydrogenase

Synonyms

• LAB96
• LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE
• LD
• LDH

Cerner Name

Lactic Acid Dehydrogenase

Clinical Info

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

Container

MT Grn

Collection Instructions

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
 
Plasma
Container/Tube:  Mint green-top (lithium heparin gel) tube(s)
Specimen:  1 mL of lithium heparin plasma
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerate
Collection Instructions:  Spin down immediately after draw.
Note:  1. Indicate plasma on request form.
2. Label specimens appropriately (plasma).
 
Serum
Container/Tube: Gold-top tube(s)
Specimen: 1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerate
Collection Instructions:  Spin down immediately after draw. If red blood cells remain above the gel layer, transfer to a plastic vial.
Note:  1. Indicate serum on request form.
2. Label specimens appropriately (serum).

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

7 days Room Temperature
4 days Refrigerated
6 weeks Frozen

Methodology

Photometric- UV

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday, Continuously

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

83615

PDM

5300145

Only Orderable at Locations:

Orderable Everywhere

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms