Testing Laboratories
Waitematā | Northshore HospitalWaitematā | Waitakere Hospital
Department
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
SLDH
Test Code (Numeric Code)
0138
Laboratory Handling
Test Adds Requirement
Must be kept at room temperature. Sample stored in the fridge is not suitable for test add.
Sample Stability
3 hours for Heparin or 24 hours for SST from collection time and without refrigeration
Synonyms
Lactate Dehydrogenase
Turnaround Time
2 hours
Specimen Type
- Plasma
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Acceptable
- Plain (Red Top)
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
4
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
1
No of Samples Required
1
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Heparin (Microtainer)
Acceptable
- Plain(Microtainer)
- SST(Microtainer)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
0.4
Additional Specimen Information
Clinical Trial samples delivered on ice for Ammonia and also requesting an LDH are not suitable.
Last updated: 15/09/2026