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HelpTest Code BF LDH Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD), Body Fluid
Additional Codes
LAB2377
Collection Method
Sterile body fluid collection
Minimum Volume
0.5ml
Container
Sterile Container, Syringe or Red top tube
Acceptable Specimens
Body fluids
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 | 40 mg/dL |
| Icterus Threshold | 60 mg/dL |
| Lipemia Threshold | 900 mg/dL |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 7 days |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 4 days |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | 6 weeks |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time | Stat: 1 hour Routine: 4 hours |
| Stat Availabilty | Yes |
| Performing Bench | CPH Chemistry |
| Methodology/Method Description | Roche Cobas |
CPT Codes
83615
Last review/edit date
March 2024