Lactate Dehydrogenase, Body Fluid

Message
Performed in the Chemistry laboratory x5820
09.2018


Test Code
BF LDH


Alias/See Also
LD


CPT Codes
83615

Preferred Specimen
Body Fluid


Instructions
spin within 2 hours of collection


Transport Container
Sterile, screw cap tube


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Methodology
Lactate to Pyruvate

Setup Schedule
This assay is performed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week




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