Specimen Collection Manual and Test Catalog
LD, BODY FLUID
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2594 Geisinger Epic ID: 15173SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:
Miscellaneous body fluid; specify fluid type on request. Acceptable body fluid per testing location.
Preferred collection container:
Specimen required:
1 mL aliquot of fluid; minimum 0.5 mL.
SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions:
Centrifuge to remove any cellular material.
Transport temperature:
Room temperature (preferred) or refrigerated.
Specimen stability:
Room temperature: 7 days. Refrigerated: 2 days.
Rejection criteria:
Stability limits exceeded.
TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):
83615
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any
questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
Test includes:
Lactate dehydrogenase, fluid source.
Methodology:
Enzymatic
Synonyms:
LDH, FLUID; LDFB
Clinical significance:
Refer to Body Fluid Testing for additional clinical interpretive information.
Doctoral Director(s):
Review Date:
12/27/2024
Hoi-Ying Elsie Yu, PhD, DABCC, FADLM
Sheng-Ying (Margaret) Lo, PhD, DABCC
Sheng-Ying (Margaret) Lo, PhD, DABCC
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