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Laboratory Main Line

208-625-5858 

Point of Care

208-625-4218

 

 

Fax Extensions

 

Incoming Orders/Requisitions

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Accreditations

The College of American Pathologists (CAP's) Laboratory Accreditation Program accredits the entire spectrum of laboratory test disciplines with the most scientifically rigorous customized checklist requirements.

 

The CAP's peer-based inspector model provides a unique balance of regulatory and educational coaching supported by the most respected worldwide pathology organization.

 

The Laboratory Accreditation Program inspects a variety of laboratory settings from complex university medical centers to physician office laboratories, and covers a complete array of disciplines and testing procedures.

 

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Regulatory Links

CLIA Certification (2025 to 2027)

CAP Certification

 

 

Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code LAB4269 LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE, PERITONEAL FLUID

Important Note

Sample must be walked to the laboratory. Do not use tube system.

Specimen Type

Transparent Red Top Tube

Specimen Volume

2 mL

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Turnaround Time

STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours

Test Schedule

Daily

Sample Stability

Room Temp: 7 days
Refrigerated: 4 days
Frozen: 6 weeks

Specimen Processing

Promptly separate fluid from cells and place in separate plastic tube. Note type of fluid. Avoid hemolysis.

Method

Enzymatic

Synonyms

LDH; Lactate Dehydrogenase, LD

CPT Codes

83615

Rejection Criteria

Any hemolysis, CSF