Test Code LD Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD), Plasma
Performing Laboratory
NRL-Chemistry
Methodology
Enzymatic Rate
Note: Do not confuse this test with #LA
“Lactic Acid, Plasma or Spinal Fluid.”
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin)
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Spin down unopened (vacuum intact) tube within 45 minutes of draw.
2. Avoid hemolysis.
3. Label specimen as plasma.
Reference Values
0-1 year: 140-325 U/L
2-4 years: 140-320 U/L
5-11 years: 130-260 U/L
12-15 years: 130-250 U/L
≥16 years: 100-220 U/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT-45 minutes
Routine-shift
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83615