What is the CPT code 83615 used for?
CPT® Code 83615 in section: Lactate dehydrogenase (LD), (LDH)
Why do they test for LDH?
Why It’s Done The LDH test is generally used to screen for tissue damage. This damage may be acute (as in the case of a traumatic injury) or chronic (due to a long-term condition such as liver disease or certain types of anemia). It also may be used to monitor progressive conditions, such as muscular dystrophy and HIV.
What is CPT code for LDH?
83615
| Test Name: | LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE (LDH) |
|---|---|
| Alias: | LAB96 LD LDH |
| CPT Code(s): | 83615 |
| Preferred Specimen: | 1.0 mL serum |
| Container: | SST (gold) |
What color tube is used for LDH?
Red-top tube
Container: Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, or green-top (heparin) tube; do not use EDTA plasma.
What is the normal range of LDH?
Normal value range is 105 to 333 international units per liter (IU/L). Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Some labs use different measurements or test different samples.
What tube is used for uric acid?
Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, or green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Do not use oxalate, EDTA, or citrate plasma.
How do I lower my LDH levels?
If the blood sample is contaminated or your red blood cells are broken, your LDH will be higher. Anesthetics, aspirin, narcotics, and certain other medicines can raise your LDH. Medicines with ascorbic acid (vitamin C) can decrease your LDH levels.
What should I do if my LDH is high?
If your LDH levels are elevated, your doctor may also order ALT, AST, or ALP tests. These can help with a diagnosis or help determine which organs are involved. Elevated blood LDH doesn’t always signal a problem. It might be the result of strenuous exercise.
Where is LDH located?
LDH is an enzyme found in many body tissues such as the heart, liver, kidney, skeletal muscle, brain, blood cells, and lungs. When body tissue is damaged, LDH is released into the blood. The LDH test helps determine the location of tissue damage.
What is a normal range for LDH?
A value that isn’t in the normal range may still be normal for you. Normal LDH levels range from 140 units per liter (U/L) to 280 U/L or 2.34 mkat/L to 4.68 mkat/L. Many diseases can cause LDH levels to go up. Other tests are usually needed to confirm a diagnosis.
What is the significance of LD flip?
Following a severe MI, the diagnostic ratio of LD-I divided by LD-II will change from less than 0.9 to greater than 0.9. This is referred to as an LD “flip”. LD-I elevation not due to myocardial damage may indicate hemolytic disease or other forms of in vivo hemolysis.
What is Lab LD?
A lactate dehydrogenase (LD or LDH) test is a non-specific test that may be used in the evaluation of a number of diseases and conditions. An LD blood test may be used: As a general indicator of the existence and severity of acute or chronic tissue damage.
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