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LDH BODY FLUID
MessageTotal Protein and LDH levels in serous fluid compared to serum provide the most reliable means to differentiate transudate from exudate. Transudate Fluid-to-serum ratio of Total Protein <0.5 and LDH ratio <0.6 compared to higher ratios found in exudates
Test Code
FLLDH
Alias/See Also
Cerner : Blody Fluid LDH , Pleural FL
Preferred Specimen
Biological Fluids
Other Acceptable Specimens
Acceptable Specimens: Peritoneal, Knee Fluid, Amniotic Fluid, J-P Fluid, CSF Refrigerated or frozen samples are not recommended
Transport Temperature
Room Temp
Specimen Stability
4 hrs Room Temp
Methodology
Kinetic Rate
Performing Laboratory
UMC
