LDH
24 hours
IFCC (Lactate to pyruvate)
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Helps differentiate exudates from transudates in effusions.
Serous body fluid (pleural pericardial peritoneal)
1 mL
Sterile Container
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 4 days |