Lactate Dehydrogenase
Lactate Dehydrogenase
Categories
- Chemistry
General Information
Name | Information |
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Code: | T523 |
A.K.A.: | LD |
Matrix: | Serum |
Turnaround Time: | Daily |
Analytical - Method: | Roche enzymatic |
Reportable - Test Results Type: | value quantitative |
Units - Conventional: | U/L |
Specimen Information
Name | Information |
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Minimum Volume: | 0.3 mL |
Preferred Volume: | 0.5 mL |
Rejection Criteria: | Hemolyzed specimens. In connection with certain diseases (e.g. hepatopathy, diseases of the skeletal muscles, malignant tumors), the LDH-4 and LDH-5 isoenzyme portions are increased and unstable in cooled and frozen samples. This may lead to an incorrect LDH value in samples collected from patients suffering from such diseases. |
Collection Instructions: | Clot for 45-60 min. @ room temp. Centrifuge at 1300 G for 10 min. at room temp. Transfer serum. |
Collection Patient Preparation: | fasting |
Container: | SST - Collection Light protected Transport tube |