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Test Code LAB4270 LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE, PLEURAL 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

Method

Photometric

Synonyms

LDH, Lactate Dehydrogenase, LD

CPT Codes

83615

Specimen Processing

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

Rejection Criteria

Any hemolysis, CSF