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Lactate dehydrogenase

Alternate names:

LD, LDH

Laboratory:

Biochemistry

Test Code:

Specimen types:

Serum

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable

Minimum Adult Volume:

1 mL

Paediatric Minimum Volume:

0.5 mL

Notes:

Reference range is for adults, higher values may be seen in children.

Haemolysed specimens are unsuitable (false elevation). In some cases (e.g monitoring in vivo haemolysis), a result that has a hgh degree of uncertainty may be able to be made available. Please discuss with the Chemical Pathologist.

Frequency:

Daily

Result Turnaround Time:

4 hours

Reference Interval:

120- 250 IU/L