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Test Code LDH LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE

EPIC Test ID

1230100424

Test Synonyms

LDH

Collection Requirements

Collect light green top (lithium heparin) for inpatients. Collect yellow/red SST for outpatients. Spin and separate within 1 hour of collection.

Shipping and Handling Instructions

Can only be added on if kept at room temperature Ambient 2 days, refrig and frozen NOT RECOMMENDED Can only be added on if kept at room temperature. Medical Oncology For tests performed at UHS Medical Oncology, refer to the handbook for specimen stability

Specimen Type

Blood

Specimen Source

Blood, Capillary

Blood, Central Line

Blood, Venous

Specimen Tube Description

WMH Hospital Lab: LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP,YELLOW TOP SST,RED TOP SST

CMH Hospital Lab: LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP,YELLOW TOP SST,RED TOP SST

DVH Hospital Lab: LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP,YELLOW TOP SST,RED TOP SST

UHS MEDICAL ONCOLOGY HEME/CHEM: LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP,YELLOW TOP SST,RED TOP SST

Performing lab

United Health Services Laboratories

Section

WMH Chemistry

CMH Chemistry

DVH Chemistry

UHS Medical Oncology Heme/Chem

CPT Code

83615

Loinc

14805-6

EAP

LAB96