Directory of Tests:
LDH
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LDH |
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Test Code |
214 |
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Unit |
U/L |
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Station |
Chemistry |
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Synonym Name/Abbreviation |
Lactic Acid Dehydroginase, |
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CPT Code |
83615 |
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Performing Facility |
American Medical Labs, Herzliya |
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Analyzer |
Roche cobas 6000 |
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Test Method |
Kinetic, Rate Reaction |
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AML Preferred Tube |
5 mL SST gel |
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Storage Instructions |
Refrigerated Separate serum from cells within 45 Stability: 7 days at 15 to |
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Min. Volume |
1 mL |
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Turn-Around-Time |
One day |
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Intended Use |
Liver diseases; neoplastic states; cardiorespiratory |
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Limitations |
Hemolysis elevates LDH, oxalates inhibits LDH, ascorbic acid can decreases LDH levels;Measuring range: 10 to 1000 U/L. |
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Patient Preparation |
No patient preparation |
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Reasons for Rejection |
Excessive hemolysis; improper labeling; EDTA plasma |
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Adult Reference Ranges |
135 to 250 U/L |