Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), serum

BC0201

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement

Plain Blood
Adult: 3 mL
Paediatric: 1.3 mL


Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the clot-activating factors is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.

Orderable as Urgent? Yes
Turn Around Time
Average 2 hrs (1 - 3 hrs)
Reference Value(s)

 

Age

Reference Range (U/L)

Female

Male

0 - <15 days

309 - 1222

15 days - <1 year

163 - 452

1 year - <10 years

192 - 321

10 years - <15 years

157 - 272

170 - 283

15 years - <19 years

130 - 250

≥19 years

120 - 260

130 - 370

Testing Laboratory Location KKH
Laboratory Clinical Chemistry
Contact Number 6394 1383
Day and Time Performed
Daily, 24 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Change History Notes

  • 12 Jul 2024 12:00 PM

    ​Updated Reference Value(s).

  • 27 May 2024 07:00 AM

    Update of Specimen Requirement.

  • 11 Oct 2021 03:40 PM

    ​Updated specimen requirement.

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Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025