Lactate Dehydrogenase, CSF
Test Mnemonic
CSFLDH
CPT Codes
- 83615 - QTY (1)
- 83615 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
14803-1
Aliases
- LDH, CSF
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 mL | Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) | Sterile container | Refrigerated | Centrifuge to remove cellular material. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
0.2 mL |
Stability
Environmental Condition | Description |
---|---|
Ambient | 1 week |
Refrigerated | 4 days |
Frozen | 6 weeks |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
2 - 3 days
Methodology
Name | Description |
---|---|
Enzymatic |
Reference Range
Special Info
Refer to aruplab.com/bodyfluids for clinical indications and interpretive information.