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Test ID: LD

Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD), Serum/Plasma

Test Overview

Method

Chemiluminescence (CL)

Result Included

Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD)

Aliases/Synonyms

Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)

Specimen

Specimen Type

Serum
Plasma (Heparin)

Volume

Sample Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Avoid hemolysis.

Handling Information

Separate within 2 hours. Store and send cold.

Stability

Ambient Refrigerated Frozen
8 hours 7 days 1 Month

Rejection Criteria

Criteria Specification
Hemolysis Gross

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

2 days

Results

Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
  1. Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD)
    U/L
    0 to < 15 days 254 - 982
    15 days to < 1 yr 137 - 368
    1 to < 10 yrs 160 - 263
    10 to < 15 yrs 132 - 233
    15 to < 19 yrs 111 - 207
    19+ 140- 271

Referral Location

Canada

Test Version

Last Updated

2024-09-03