Test Code Fl LDH LACTIC DEHYDROGENASE-FLUID
Aliasis
LDH Fluid
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Special Collection Instructions
Source must be noted
Collection Method
Body fluid collection
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Container
Sterile container
Preferred Specimen
Sterile container
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Sterile container
Reference or Target Ranges
No reference values available for body fluid sources
Reportable Units
U/L
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
Hemolysis Threshold: |
N/A |
Icterus Threshold: |
30 mg/dL (unconjugated) |
|
30 mg/dL (conjugated) |
Lipemia Threshold: |
650 mg/dL |
Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
Ambient |
7 Days |
Refrigerated |
LD-3, LD-4, and LD-5 isoenzymes may show reduced activity at cooled storage conditions |
Performance Information
Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours |
Stat Availability |
Yes |
Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Additional Information / Important Notes
This test has not been cleared or approved by the FDA for body fluid specimens.
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
83615