Lactate Dehydrogenase
| Sunquest Code: | LDH | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB5891 | Epic Name: | Lactate Dehydrogenase |
| Synonyms: | LD | ||
| Methodology: | Bichromatic rate
St John/St Joseph/ Woodwinds: Lactate to pyruvate |
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| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Room temperature sample must be analyzed within 24 hours of collection. UMMC-East Bank Only: Add-ons are acceptable within 4 hours of collection if on the automation line and/or refrigerated. Room temperature specimens are acceptable up to 24 hours. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2.5 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Container: | Green (lithium heparin, gel), St Johns/St Joseph/Woodwinds - Red (no gel) [Alternate Containers: Green (lithium heparin, no gel), Red (no gel), Red or gold (gel), St Johns/St Joseph/Woodwinds-Green (lithium heparin, no gel)] |
| Causes for Rejection: | Hemolyzed or refrigerated specimens. Specimens greater than 24 hours old. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 1.25 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store at room temperature. Analyze within 24 hours of collection. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. |
| Stability: | 24 hours at room temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (M Health Maple Grove Clinic, Range, UMMC-East Bank, Oxboro Bloom, Lakes, Ridges, Northland, Southdale, UMMC/UMMCH-West Bank, Clinics, M Health Clinic and Surgery Center, Grand Itasca, St. Joseph's, St. John's, Woodwinds) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: |
Grand Itasca (all ages, M/F): 140-271 U/L
St Johns/St Joseph/Woodwinds:
All other sites:
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