Test Code FLDH Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), Fluid

Collection Container

Fluid

Specimen Required

Identify source of body fluid

Specimen Volume

0.5 mL

Minimum Specimen Volume

0.1 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis

Methodology

Lactacte to Pyruvate; Photometric rate

Turnaround Time

24 hours for routine, 1 hour for stats

Units of Measure

U/L

CPT Code

83615

EMR Interface Order Code

07075