Lactate Dehydrogenase Total, Body Fluid

0020505
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Ordering Recommendation

Refer to aruplab.com/bodyfluids for clinical indications and interpretive information.

Mnemonic

LDH-FL

Methodology

Quantitative Enzymatic

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

Within 24 hours

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

CSF, Pericardial, Peritoneal/Ascites, Pleural, or Synovial fluid.

Specimen Preparation

Centrifuge to remove cellular material. Transfer 1 mL body fluid to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimen types other than those listed. Specimens collected in EDTA, potassium oxalate, or sodium fluoride. Hemolyzed specimens. Specimens too viscous to be aspirated by instrument.

Remarks

Specimen source must be provided.

Stability

Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 4 days; Frozen: 6 weeks

Reference Interval

Interpretive Data

For information on body fluid reference ranges and/or interpretive guidance visit https://aruplab.com/bodyfluids/

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.

Compliance Category

Modified FDA

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

83615

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0020505 Lactate Dehydrogenase Total, Body Fluid 14803-1
2013054 LDH Fluid Source 31208-2
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Aliases

  • Body Fluids
  • Lactate Dehydrogenase Body Fluids
  • LD
  • LD CSF
  • LDH
Lactate Dehydrogenase Total, Body Fluid