Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Lactate Dehydrogenase Isoenzymes (Sendaway Test)
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
9th August 2023	Request Group	RPA	LDI

Alternative Names:

LDH Isoenzymes

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

LDI

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Do not refrigerate or freeze

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Aliquot
Store at Room Temperature

Do not refrigerate or freeze

External Laboratory:

Sydney South West Path (SSWPS) - RPA

External Transport Instructions:

Send at ambient temperature

Do not refrigerate or freeze

Send-away department: must be approved by pathologist.