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Test Code LDHFL Lactate Dehydrogenase, fluid

Laboratory Code

LAB188

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Body Fluid

Specimen Source: Peritoneal Dialysate (PD Fluid)

                                Pericardial Fluid

                                Peritoneal Fluid

                                Pleural Fluid

                                Synovial Fluid

                                Ascites Fluid
Container/Tube: Plain Sterile Container 
Volume: 30.0 mL 
Minimum Volume: 3.0 mL
Collection Instructions: For NUHS use only. Sample must be sent to laboratory immediately.

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Body Fluid
Ambient Not available
Refrigerate Storage of fluid is not recommended.
Frozen Storage of fluid is not recommended.

Methodology

Enzymatic Assay

Days and Times Performed

24 hrs, TAT 1 day

Specimen Condition

Haemolysis Not applicable
Icterus Not applicable
Lipaemia Not applicable
Others Not applicable

Reference Interval

The reference intervals and other method performance specifications have not been established for this fluid. The test result must be integrated into the clinical context for interpretation.

 

Note:

LDH may be falsely increased in haemolysed samples.

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital

Clinical Chemistry, 67724346

Useful For

Increased in megaloblastic and pernicious anaemia, extensive carcinomatosis, viral hepatitis, shock, hypoxia, extreme hyperthermia, cirrhosis, obstructive jaundice, renal diseases, skeletal muscle diseases, neoplastic diseases and congestive heart failure.

Service Code

31017

LOINC Code Information

14803-1

Update

Last updated 11/03/2025