Test Code LDFL LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE, FLUID

Important Note

If requesting this test to be performed on joint/synovial fluid – it must be ordered as an RMISC (referrals miscellaneous test).

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	LDFL
EPIC	LAB188

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

The evaluation of effusions and diagnosis of transudate vs.exudate

Method Name

Spectrophotometry (SP)

Reference Values

Reference values have not been established.

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Available Stat

Specimen Type

Body Fluid – Pleural or peritoneal only. Synovial specimens not permitted.

Preferred Container

Red Top Tube

Preferred Volume

Body Fluid: 1 mL (Red Top Tube)

Minimum Volume

Body Fluid: 0.3 mL (Red Top Tube)

Specimen Collection and Handling

1. Send specimen refrigerated .

2. INDICATE SOURCE OF SPECIMEN ON REQUEST FORM AND LABEL ON SPECIMEN.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Body Fluid

Frozen: 6 Weeks

Refrigerated: 4 Days

Add On Capable

Not Permitted

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
83615	Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD) (LDH)

Keywords

LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE, FLUID

LD, FLUID

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