Test Code LDHBF Lactate Dehydrogenase Body Fluid

Important Note

This orderable is only for Ascities, Peritoneal, and Pleural body fluids. All other body fluids need to be ordered as the Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH), Body Fluid performed by Mayo Clinical Laboratories.
Specimen source must be indicated on specimen label and requisition(s).
- Ascites Fl
- Peritoneal Fl
- Pleural Fl

Additional Codes

Cerner	NextGen
LDH Body Fluid	LDH Body Fluid

Alternate Name(s)

LD Body Fluid

LDH Body Fluid

Lactic Dehydrogenase Body Fluid

Useful For

Lactate dehydrogenase is an enzyme with a widespread tissue distribution and increased levels reflect tissue damage. Causes of elevated LDH include neoplastic states (i.e. leukemia, lymphoma, solid tumors), anemia (i.e. megaloblastic, hemolytic), inflammatory and infectious states, disorders of the lung and muscle, renal and myocardial infarctions, hepatic disease, trauma and shock.

Methodology

Multiple-point rate, Pyruvate to lactate

Patient Preparation

None

Collection Instructions

Collect specimens according to clinical policies and procedures.

Specimen Requirements

Container

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Stability

Storage	Temperature	Stability
Room Temperature	18-28°C	≤ 2 days If separated within 1 hour
Refrigerated	2-8°C	Not Recommended
Frozen	≤-18 °C	Not Recommended

Rejection Criteria

Gross Hemolysis

Result Reporting and Reference Values

Reported in U/L.

Body fluid LDH is not an FDA approved assay. Reference ranges not established.

Reflex Testing