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Epic EAP: LAB96
Epic Description: LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE
Synonym
Lactate Dehydrogenase
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
For All Ochsner South LA locations:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
5.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 5.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Gold Micro, Clot Activator with Inert Gel | 2 X 0.6 mL | 1 X 0.6 mL |
| Alternate Micropuncture | Red Micro, No anticoagulant, No gel | 2 X 0.6 mL | 1 X 0.6 mL |
For Shreveport Locations, Monroe, and St. Mary's Teche:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green Lithium Heparin with gel |
5.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
OALH Lab:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Clot Activator and Inert Gel |
4.0 mL |
1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, no anticoagulant, no gel | 4.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. For non-gel tubes, aliquot plasma or serum into plastic vial. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. If holding overnight, aliquot plasma or serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 3.0 mL
Minimum 0.2 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24 hours
Routine Turnaround Time
1 day
OALH: 240 min
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. For non-gel tubes, aliquot plasma or serum into plastic vial. Transport to laboratory. If holding overnight, aliquot plasma or serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.
CPT Code Information
83615