Test Code LDHBF Lactate Dehydrogenase, Body Fluid
Specimen Type
Pleural, Pericardial, or Peritoneal fluid
Container
Red top with no gel
Sterile container
Syringe with needle removed
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Stability
7 days at 2-8°C
Transfer Instructions
Transport specimen at 2-8°C tightly sealed.
Expected Turn Around Time
STAT/ASAP: 1 hour
CPT
83615
Result Information
Result Code | Result Name |
BFLDH | Body Fluid LDH |