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Pseudonyms

LDH

Collection Requirements

4.5 ml Lithium Heparin or 8.5 ml Serum

Tube Colour

Light Green, Gold

Test image(s)

Requires own tube?

No

Department

Biochemistry

Reference Interval

MF 0 - 2w:

309 – 1222 U/L

 MF 2w - 1y:

163 – 452 U/L

MF 1y - 10y:

192 – 321 U/L

F 10y - 15y:

157 – 272 U/L

M 10y - 15y:

170- 283 U/L

MF 15y - 19y:

130 – 250 U/L

 MF ≥19y:

120 – 250 U/L

Source: Adult range from harmonisation. Paediatric range from Caliper study.

Availability

Daily

Fee

??? There may be some out of pocket fees (to promote cost recovery)

Test code: LD

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