This test measures the level of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), also known as lactic acid dehydrogenase, in your blood or sometimes in other body fluids. LDH is a type of protein, known as an enzyme. LDH plays an important role in making your body’s energy. It is found in almost all the body’s tissues, including those in the blood, heart, kidneys, brain, and lungs.

SPECIMEN: 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE. Hemolysed specimens are not acceptable. 5 mL (2 mL min.) fluid in a sterile screw capped container. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE.
STABILITY: Room: 6 hrs; Refrigerated: 24 hrs; Frozen: 4 weeks
REPORT: Daily
INSTRUCTIONS: No special preparation required
USAGE: LDH is found in highest concentrations in liver, heart, muscle, kidney, lung & erythrocytes. This assay is useful for investigating a variety of diseases involving these organs.