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HelpTest ID BLOD0564 LDH Total
AKA
Lactate Dehydrogenase
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Serum should be centrifuged and separated from cells after clotting.
Test is affected by hemolysis. Test is not affected by lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.6 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 4 days | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 6 weeks |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Additional Information
LD Isoenzymes (BLOD0798) by electrophoresis includes Total LDH.
Methodology
Enzymatic (IFCC)
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
83615