Test Entry - Detail

LDH

General

Clinical Use:

To help identify the cause and location of tissue damage due to an acute or chronic condition and to monitor its progress.

Availability:

Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation.
This test may be eligible for Rule 3 exemption if indicated.

Aliases/Synonyms:

Lactate Dehydrogenase, LD,

Code:

LDH

Handling Instructions (to laboratory):

Send sample chilled.

Hyperlink:

Reference Interval:

  0 days to <31 days:     150 - 750
  31 days to <1 year:     150 - 450
  1 year to <4 years:     150 - 400
  4 years to <7 years:    140 - 350
  7 years to <10 years:   140 - 300
  10 years to <13 years:  125 - 320
  13 years to <16 years:  125 - 290
  16 years to <120 years: 120 - 250

AACB-RCPA Harmonised Reference Intervals for Adults only

Collection Requirements

Container:

Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD),

Sample Type:

See container

Minimum Collection Volume:

Collection Instructions:

Processing Requirements

Alternate Containers:

Lithium Heparin-PST (GREEN)

Processing Instructions:

Minimum Assay Volume:

100uL

Stability:

12 hours chilled (Plasma); 4 days chilled (Serum)

Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):

Send sample chilled.

Testing Locations

Performed at:

Section	Department	Site	Contact Phone
-	Laboratory	Albany Health Campus	9892 2240
-	Laboratory	Armadale Health Service	9391 2030
-	Laboratory	Broome Health Campus	9194 2286
-	Laboratory	Bunbury Hospital	9722 1280
-	Laboratory	Geraldton Regional Hospital	9956 2254
-	Laboratory	Kalgoorlie Health Campus	9080 5825
-	Laboratory	Osborne Park Hospital	9244 2326
-	Laboratory	Rockingham General Hospital	9599 4239
Core	Biochemistry	Fiona Stanley Hospital	6152 8140
Core	Biochemistry	Fremantle Hospital	9431 2382
Core	Biochemistry	King Edward Memorial Hospital	6458 2753
Core	Biochemistry	QEII Medical Centre	6383 4093
Core	Biochemistry	Royal Perth Hospital	9224 1176

Last Updated : 22-03-2023 14:23