Referrer update: 20 February

Changes to lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) reference intervals

From 18 February 2023, the currently used reference interval for LDH of 110-220 IU/L (across all ages) will be changed. It will now reflect age-adjusted partitioning in line with AACB and other reference interval harmonisation efforts across New Zealand between public and private laboratories.

  • 0-14 days <1200 IU/L
  • 14 days – 1 yr <450 IU/L
  • 1 yr – 10 yrs <320 IU/L
  • 10 yrs 120 – 250 IU/L

Dr Melissa Yssel
Clinical Lead – Chemical Pathology & Illumiscreen

Taranaki Anniversary Day

Taranaki Pathology collection centres will be closed on Monday 13th March.

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