Test Code LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE
Department
Chemistry
Specimen Type
Plasma or Serum
Method
Lactate to Pyruvate measured photometrically
Container
Lithium heparin (green-top) or No additive with gel (gold )
Standard Volume
4.5ml
Minimum Volume
1ml
Pediatric Volume
0.8ml
Ship Temperature
Room Temperature
Stability Refrigerated
N/A
Stability Room Temp
8 hours
Stability Frozen
N/A
CPT Code
83615
Days Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Group Components
LDH