LD, CSF [1687X]

Test Code

CSFLD

Alias/See Also

16878; 1687X

CPT Codes
83615

Preferred Specimen

1 mL CSF collected in a sterile, leak-proof container

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology
Ultra Violet Kinetic

Setup Schedule

Set up: Sun-Fri a.m., night, Sat a.m.; Report available: Next day after receipt at the performing laboratory. Add two (2) days for transport.

Reference Range

≤25 U/L

Clinical Significance

LD in cerebrospinal fluid has been studied in association with bacterial and viral meningitis, malignancy, neonatal CNS hemorrhage, and stroke.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153

Last Updated: August 18, 2023

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