Test Code LDF Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD), Body Fluid
Methodology
L-Lactate
Performing Laboratory
Munson Medical Center Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
Acceptable Specimens:
Pleural fluid, thoracentesis fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of pleural or thoracentesis fluid
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Note: Indicate specimen source.
Reference Values
No established reference values
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83615