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HelpTest Code LDH Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)
Methodology
Photometric
Specimen Requirements
Please use preferred tube types whenever possible.
Preferred Container/Tube Type: Green Top (Lithium Heparin) Tube
Alternate Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Transport refrigerated.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Reference Values
| Gender | Age | Reference Values |
|---|---|---|
| Males | 0-4 days | 290-775 U/L |
| 4-10 days | 545-2,000 U/L | |
| 10 days-2 years | 180-430 U/L | |
| 2-12 years | 110-295 U/L | |
| >12 years | 135-225 U/L | |
| Females | 0-4 days | 290-775 U/L |
| 4-10 days | 545-2,000 U/L | |
| 10 days-2 years | 180-430 U/L | |
| 2-12 years | 110-295 U/L | |
| >12 years | 135-214 U/L |
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83615
Performing Laboratory
Beebe Healthcare Laboratory
Performing Location
Margaret H. Rollins Laboratory
South Coastal Campus Laboratory
Specialty Surgical Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Tube Color
| Tube Cap Color | Tube Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred | Mint Green | Mint Green Lithium Heparin |
| Alternate | Gold | Serum Separator Tubes (SST) |