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Lactic Acid Dehydrogenase (LD) Body Fluid

Order Code
100156
CPT
83615
Test Details
Synonyms

LDH

TAT

5 days

Methodology

Kinetic

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

LDH measurement in fluids (e.g., pleural, peritoneal). Assesses exudates vs transudates.

Specimen Type

Fluid or CSF

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Sterile body fluid container

Patient Preparation

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.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 14 days
Order Code
100156
CPT
83615
Test Details
Synonyms

LDH

TAT

5 days

Methodology

Kinetic

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

LDH measurement in fluids (e.g., pleural, peritoneal). Assesses exudates vs transudates.

Specimen Type

Fluid or CSF

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Sterile body fluid container

Patient Preparation

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.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 14 days