| Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
| Serum-SST | 72hrs 2-8° C | 140-271 U/L |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum |
Method
Kinetic
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Schedule
Mon-Sat
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Turn-Around Time
24hrs; Also offered STAT at an additional charge
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Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
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Clinical Utility
Elevations in serum lactate dehydrogenase occur from myocardial infarction, liver disease, pernicious and megaloblastic anemia, pulmonary emboli, malignancies, and muscular dystrophy.
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CPT Codes
83615
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