LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase)
- Synonyms: LDH
- LIS Mnemonic: LDH
Collect
Light Green (PST - Plasma Seperator Tube)
Satellite locations must send Gold top tube
Volume Required
0.5 ml
Minimum Required
0.2 mL
Transport
Room temperature
Stability
N/A
Processing
All chemistry specimens collected in a SST or PST should be centrifuged at 3,400 RPM's for 10 minutes. If there is gel separating the serum or plasma from the red cells, it is not necessary to transfer the serum or plasma to another tube. Follow directions in the centrifuge manual to set the centrifuge appropriately.If there is not gel separating the serum or plasma from the red cells, transfer the serum or plasma using a disposable pipette to another tube (pour off tube) being careful not to disturb the buffy coat. Rubber band the original tube (parent tube) with the labeled pour off tube prior to sending the specimen to CLS.
Days Performed
24/7
Reported
Stat: 45 Min, Routine: 90 Min
Reflex Testing
N/A
CPT
83615
Methodology
Multiple Point Rate
Remarks
SST acceptable.
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