Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD59789Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD)
Also known as: LD, Lactic Acid Dehydrogenase, LDH (Lactic Dehydrogenase)
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Elevations in serum lactate dehydrogenase occur from myocardial infarction, liver disease, pernicious and megaloblastic anemia, pulmonary emboli, malignancies, and muscular dystrophy. Since lactate dehydrogenase is present in many body tissues, its diagnostic usefulness is limited. Tissue specificity may be enhanced by isoenzyme analysis.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Automated Analyzer
Biomarkers
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD)
AnalyteLactate Dehydrogenase (LD) • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
1 day
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Serum separator tube (SST)
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 48 hours |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |