Test Name
Lactate Dehydrogenase, Fluid
Alternate DescriptionLDH, Fluid
Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Lab Section
Chemistry
Fluid TypePeritoneal, Pleural
Specimen Tube Type Transport
Non Gel Red Top
Summary Test NameLactate Dehydrogenase, Fluid
Specimen Preparation OutreachRefrigerate until courier pickup
Specimen Stability4 days refrigerated
Minimum Volume1.0 ml fluid in a syringe or cup
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Specimen Preparation In HouseSpin and refrigerate until analysis
Stat Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Test Turnaround Time Routines And StatsR 4 hours S 2 hours
Reference ValueNo normal range defined, U/L