Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)
LDH is a tumour marker for blood malignancies. Can also be used as a marker for diagnosis and treatment of liver disease (acute viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, metastatic carcinoma) and cardiac disease (MI) and tumours (lung, kidney).
| Tube | 01 (SE) - Serum Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0075 |
| Turn Around | A&E: N/A Day Case: N/A In-Patient: 6 Hours Out-Patient: 24 Hours GP: 24 Hours |
| Send to | Blood Sciences Cross Site |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Collection Con | Minimum volume: 500µl serum Instructions for Lab: Store at 2-8oC centrifuged prior to analysis if delayed |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | Blood Sciences reference ranges are available through the useful information and links page: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology/blood-sciences/useful-information-and-links/ |
| Units | IU/L |
| Telepath | LDH1L |
| ICE Codes | LLDH |
