Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD), Fluid

Test Code
LDBF (SQL)


Alias/See Also
SQL Test code 2033


CPT Codes
83615

Preferred Specimen
2 mL fluid submitted in a plastic conical tube (1 mL min). Do not freeze. Specify fluid type.


Other Acceptable Specimens
Pericardial fluid
Peritoneal fluid


Instructions
See link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Sample submitted Frozen


Methodology
Enzymatic (ENZ) Photometric

Setup Schedule
Days, Evenings & Nights: Monday through Sunday


Report Available
Results available in 1 day


Additional Information
Lactate Dehydrogenase, Body Fluid


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