LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE, BODY FLUID

Test Code

LAB188

Quest Code

17658

CPT Codes
83615

Preferred Specimen

1 mL synovial fluid collected in sterile transport tube

Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Instructions

Freeze immediately after collection

Transport Container

Sterile transport tube

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days

Methodology
Ultra Violet Kinetic

Setup Schedule

Sun, Tues, Thurs, Fri

Report Available

4-5 days

Reference Range

Reference range approximates that found in serum.

Clinical Significance

LD levels increased in rheumatoid and infectious arthritis and gout and normal in osteoarthritis.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

Last Updated: August 13, 2021

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