Lactate Dehydrogenase
eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB96
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Venous | GrnLH-R | 0.1 | |
| Blood | Blood, Venous | GrnLHM-R | 0.1 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: N/ATransport Temperature: Refrigerated
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: 3 Hours
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: 8 Hours
Refrigerate: 1 Day
Frozen: N/A
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE | 14804-9 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
STAT 1 Hour
Routine 4 Hours
CPT Code(s)
LAB96 Lactate Dehydrogenase: 83615
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry
Performing Lab(s)
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital Laboratory (APD)
Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)
Manchester Clinic Laboratory (MAN)
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center Laboratory (MAH)
Nashua Clinic Laboratory (NSH)
New London Hospital Laboratory (NLH)