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AKA
LD
Lactate Dehydrogenase
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Plasma samples are NOT acceptable
Test is affected by hemolysis. Test is affected by lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 7 days | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 4 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 6 weeks at - 20 C |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Enzymatic Lactate to Pyruvate (NADH)
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Bismarck
CPT
83615