title: The effect of storage and handling on the activity of lactate dehydrogenase and its isoenzymes in horse serum.
abstract: The activity of lactate dehydrogenase and its isoenzymes in normal horse serum was studied under four conditions of storage. For storage periods up to three weeks freezing (-20 degrees C) was most satisfactory whereas for 24 to 48 h room temperature proved optimal. The most unsuitable temperature for lengthy storage was 4 degrees C. Storage of clotted blood for up to 48 h may result in haemolysis and unexpected rise in activity.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001793:Blood Preservation / Q000662:veterinary*; D001800:Blood Specimen Collection / Q000662:veterinary*; D006736:Horses / Q000097:blood*; D007527:Isoenzymes; D007770:L-Lactate Dehydrogenase / Q000097:blood*
chemical_list: D007527:Isoenzymes; D007770:L-Lactate Dehydrogenase