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LD

Source Blood
Mnemonic LD
Specimen Requirements

1 x 5 mL light green (mint) top PST tube.  Gold top SST tube is also acceptable.

0.2 mL heparinized plasma or serum

Minimum Blood Volume for Patients less than 45 kg (100 lb) Including Neonates and Pediatrics

Specimen Handling
Additional Information LD can also be performed on fluids (test mnemonic FLLD)
Testing Location Chemistry-All Sites
Testing Frequency Daily
Alternate Name(s) Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD), LDH
Reference Interval

1 day – 5 years

125-320 U/L

6 – 10 years

125-300 U/L

11 – 15 years

115-260 U/L

16 – 150 years

100-235 U/L

          


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