LDH Total
Additional Codes
LAB96
Performing Laboratory
MBMC Main Laboratory
Methodology
Enzymatic- UV
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin
gel)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Alternative Specimen Type: Serum
Alternative Container/Tube: Gold, Serum gel
Alternative Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours
Reference Values
0-30 days: 130-700 U/L
30 days- 5 yr: 130-400 U/L
5-12 yr: 100-300 U/L
12-150yr: 100-250 U/L
Test Classification and CPT Coding
Test Classification:This test has been cleared
or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used
per manufacturer’s instructions.
CPT Code:
83615
Stability
4 days Refrigerated