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Test Code LDBF Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH), Body Fluid

Important Note

This test is only orderable by the laboratory.  To request this test in EPIC, please order LAB001 MAYO MISCELLANEOUS TEST.  Fill out appropriate prompts and request the Mayo test code listed above.

If you need further assistance, please contact the laboratory at 406-414-5010.

This Mayo sendout test is only used for CSF.  LDH on sources other than spinal fluid may be performed in-house with test:

  • LAB188 LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE (LDH), BODY FLUID

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Body Fluid


Necessary Information


1. Date and time of collection are required.

2. Specimen source is required.



Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Body fluid

Preferred Source:

-Peritoneal fluid (peritoneal, abdominal, ascites, paracentesis)

-Pleural fluid (pleural, chest, thoracentesis)

-Drain fluid (drainage, Jackson Pratt [JP] drain)

-Pericardial

-Synovial

-Cerebral spinal fluid

Acceptable Source: Write in source name with source location (if appropriate)

Collection Container/Tube: Sterile container

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Centrifuge to remove any cellular material and transfer into a plastic vial.

2. Indicate the specimen source and source location on label.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Body Fluid Ambient (preferred) 7 days
  Refrigerated  48 hours

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification

This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

83615

Report Available

Same day/1 to 2 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus Reject
Anticoagulant or additive, Breast milk, nasal secretions, gastric secretions, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) or bronchial washings, colostomy/ostomy, feces,  saliva, sputum, urine, or vitreous fluid Reject

Method Name

Photometric

Useful For

Identification of exudative pleural effusions

 

Lactate dehydrogenase in pericardial fluids is not diagnostically useful.

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.