Test Code LD Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD), Plasma or Serum
Performing Laboratory
Chilton Hospital Laboratory-ChemistryMethodology
Two-point RateSpecimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or serumContainer/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel), gold or tiger top (serum gel)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Rejection: Any hemolysis
Specimen Transport Temperature
AmbientReference Values
313-618 IU/L (age-specific)Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through SundayAvailable STAT
Turnaround Time:
Routine-8 hours