LDH Spinal Fluid
Order Name
CSF LDH
Test Number: 3500700
Revision Date 10/28/2011
Test Number: 3500700
Revision Date 10/28/2011
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
LDH Spinal Fluid
|
Lactate - Pyruvate (NAD) | 60024-7 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 0.5mL (0.1) | CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Patient should be informed, relaxed and properly positioned for lumbar puncture. Specimen stability: Ambient 6 hours. Refrigerated 24 hours. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| CPT Code(s) | 83615 |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |