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Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD) Isoenzymes
Test Code:
001842
Performing Lab: LABCORP BURLINGTON
CPT Code:
83615  83625   
Specimen Container Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Specimen Type Serum
Volume 2 mL
Minimum Volume 1 mL
Temperature Maintain specimen at room temperature. Do NOT freeze. Do NOT refrigerate for more than three days.
Specimen Handling Separate serum from cells within 45 minutes of collection.
Methodology Electrophoresis
Stability Room Temperature: 7 days, Refrigerated: 3 days, Frozen: Unstable
Unacceptable Conditions Hemolysis; prolonged contact of serum with red cells; frozen specimen; specimen refrigerated more than three days after collection at time of testing
Days Set-Up SUN (1) M-F (3)
Shift Performed 1,3
TAT From Set-Up 3 - 6 Days
Result Code Result Name LOINC
001115 LDH 14804-9
011866 (LD) Fraction 1 2536-1
011874 (LD) Fraction 2 2539-5
011882 (LD) Fraction 3 2542-9
011890 (LD) Fraction 4 2545-2
011908 (LD) Fraction 5 2548-6