Lactate Dehydrogenase, Body Fluid (BF LDH)
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| Synonyms:
| LDH (Body Fluid) |
| Specimen: | Body fluid (except CSF); 5 mL in any chemically clean, leak proof container. |
| Volume: | 5 mL body fluid |
| Minimum Volume: | 500 microL of body fluid |
| Collection: | Refrigerate at 2-8°C for 7 days.
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| Rejection Criteria: | Improper labeling. |
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| Test Use: | A fluid LDH activity nearly equal to the plasma activity is usually associated with inflammatory process. LDH is a normal component of CSF. Increased amounts may occur in association with ischemic necrosis, meningitis, leukemia, metastatic cancer of the |
| Additional Information: | No Additional Information Listed |
| Testing Includes: | Body Fluid LDH
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| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |