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Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD), Pericardial, Peritoneal, or Pleural Fluid
MessageThis test can be done on Pericardial Fluid, Peritoneal Fluid, and Pleural Fluid. Any other fluid type must be sent to a reference laboratory.
- For LD on CSF send to SQL Cerner code LDSF - Lactate Dehydrogenase LD, CSF.
- For LD on Synovial fluid order ESOT to ARUP Test code 0020505 - Lactate Dehyrogenase Total, Body Fluid.
Test Code
LDBF - NCMC
Alias/See Also
LDH Body Fluid
CPT Codes
83615
Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL Pericardial Fluid, Peritoneal Fluid, or Pleural Fluid in Sterile container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
- Indicate specimen source
- Centrifuge to remove any cellular material
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Pericardial Fluid, Peritoneal Fluid, Pleural Fluid | Ambient | 48 hours |
| Refrigerate | 48 hours |
Methodology
Oxidative Bichromatic Rate
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
No established reference values
Performing Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
