Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) - photometric
Code:
ldh
Lab:
C
Days test started:
M-Sa
TAT:
1 d
Available for:
Food Animal
Companion Animal
Specimen Type/Volume
0.5 mL serum or lithium-heparin plasma.Shipping Information
Ship in insulated container with freezer packs.Collection Protocol
Collect blood into a red-top vacutainer; avoid hemolysis. Separate serum from cells as soon as possible following collection and transfer to a leakproof tube. Refrigerate until shipped.Additional Information
Lactate dehydrogenase activity is present within many cell types. Increased LDH activity may result from hemolysis, muscle damage, or hepatocellular injury.