Organization

Field Name

ID

Required

KCR

LDH Level

34066

yes 

SEER

LDH Level

3869

yes 

Note 1 Use the reference ranges from your lab to determine if LDH is normal.

Note 2 Record this data item based on a blood test performed at diagnosis. In the absence of the lab test, a physician's statement of the exact value or interpretation can be used. Use the highest value available.

Note 3 If there is no mention of the LDH, code 9.

Note 4 If Schema Discriminator 1 Plasma Cell Myeloma Terminology is coded to 1 or 9, code 5

Code

Description

0

Normal LDH level
Low, below normal

1

Above normal LDH level; High

5

Schema Discriminator 1: Plasma Cell Myeloma Terminology coded to 1 or 9

7

Test ordered, results not in chart

9

Not documented in medical record
LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase) Level not assessed or unknown if assessed