Laboratory Services

Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), Body Fluid

Name: Incyte Diagnostics
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Updated Test Information:

Test Description	Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), Body Fluid
Synonym(s)	LDHBF
General Information	Useful for identification of exudative pleural effusions. Body fluid LDH values nearly equal to plasma values are usually associated with inflammatory processes.
Container Type	Transport Tube, Red Top Tube, Li-Heparin Tube, or Aliquot Tube
Specimen Type	Peritoneal Fluid, Pleural Fluid, Synovial, Ascites
Specimen Requirements	Date and Time of collection are required. Specimen source is required
Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions	Indicate body fluid type and source (if applicable) Preferred: Depending on the volume, take an aliquot and centrifuge to remove any cellular material and transfer to a plastic aliquot tube. Indicate the body fluid type, source location, and time of collection on the label. Acceptable: Submit specimen in non-centrifuged collection container such as a plain red top or Li-Heparin tube. Indicate the body fluid type, source location, and time of collection on the label.
Minimum Sample Volume	0.5 mLs
Stability	Room Temp - 24 hrs Refrigerated - 7 days Frozen - 30 days
Unacceptable Specimen Conditions	Specimen types other than those listed
Methodology	UV Assay
Estimated TAT	0-2 days
Testing Schedule	Monday - Saturday
CPT Code(s)	83615
Reference Range	Reference range not established for sample type
Performing Lab	Incyte
LOINC Code(s)	14803-1 14725-6