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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