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| UWHC Lab Test Details | |
|---|---|
| Test Name | LD, Total |
| Test Code(s) | LDH |
| CPT Code(s) | 83615 |
| Methodology | Lactate-Pyruvate |
| Testing Site | University Hospital, Various Satellite Clinics |
| Days Performed | Daily, 24 hours. |
| In-Lab Turnaround Time | 4 hours. |
| Stat In-Lab Turnaround Time | 1 hour. |
| Collection Requirements | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Blood | ||||
| Collection Container |
| ||||
| Collection Volume | 1 mL | ||||
| Pediatric Collection Volume | 0.4 mL | ||||
| Specimen Processing Requirements | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stability |
| ||||||
| Sample Analyzed | Plasma or serum | ||||||
| Testing Volume | 0.5 mL | ||||||
| Pediatric Testing Volume | 0.2 mL | ||||||
| Specimen Processing | Centrifuge. Redraw specimen if hemolysis is present. If a complete barrier has not formed, transfer cell-free plasma/serum to plastic vial. Refrigerate. | ||||||
| Specimen Transport | Transport specimen to the laboratory. Transport with coolant pack if coming from clinic location. | ||||||
| Unacceptable Criteria | Hemolyzed specimens or whole blood specimens greater than 2 hours old when received by the laboratory are not acceptable. | ||||||
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