Test Code LDH Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH), Plasma

Specimen Required

Lithium Heparin Plasma Separator Tube (GREEN) or

Serum Separator Tube SST (YELLOW)

Handle and store specimens in stoppered containers to avoid contamination and evaporation.

Centrifuge specimens to remove the plasma/serum from the cellular material within 1 hour of collection.

Specimen Stability

* Room Temperature: 2 days

* Refrigerated: Not recommended

* Frozen: Not recommended

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Hemolyzed specimens are unacceptable.