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Unit Code 8022:
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD), Body Fluid

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Method Description

Lactate and NAD , in the presence of LD, are converted to pyruvate

and NADH. The rate at which NADH is formed is determined by

increase in absorbance and is directly proportional to enzyme

activity. (Roche LDH reagent package insert, Indianapolis, IN,

November 1999)

 

Performing Laboratory Location

Rochester

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