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Test Code LAB188 Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH), Body Fluid

Important Note

This test has not been validated for CSF specimens.  For spinal fluid, refer to Mayo Misc test:

  • BLOD0979/LAB0001 MAYO MISC Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH), Body Fluid

Do not use NBLD0339 LDH, CSF performed by Sanford Laboratories (Fargo).  It is not orderable for use by Bozeman and will be rejected.

Useful For

Identification of exudative pleural effusions

Methodology

Photometric Rate

Performing Laboratory

Bozeman Health Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Body fluid

Container/Tube: Green top (heparin), red top, or other suitable container

Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Indicate specimen source on collection container.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Body Fluid Ambient 4 hours
  Refrigerated 24 hours

Reference Values

No established reference range.

 

Note: Method performance specifications were validated for pleural and peritoneal body fluids only.  Comparison of this result with the concentration in the blood, serum, or plasma is recommended.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83615