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Test ID NBLD0339B LDH CSF

Specimen Type/Requirements

CSF is collected by the provider in screw top sterile tubes numbered 1-4. 

Specimen Volume

Fargo

 Preferred Volume     1.0 mL CSF   
 Minimum Volume  0.1 mL CSF 

Bismarck

 Preferred Volume     1.0 mL CSF   
 Minimum Volume  0.25 mL CSF 

 

Stability/Transport

Fargo

 Room Temperature     Not Acceptable     
 Refrigerated    24 hours  Preferred for transport   
 Frozen  Not Acceptable   

Bismarck

 Room Temperature     Not Acceptable     
 Refrigerated    72 hours  Preferred for transport   
 Frozen  Not Acceptable   

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday - Sunday

Methodology

Fargo

Enzyme Lactate to Pyruvate

Bismarck

Lactate to Pyruvate

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Fargo, Bismarck

CPT

83615

Synonym

Lactate Dehydrogenase CSF, Spinal Fluid LDH

Report Available

1 - 3 days