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Lactate Dehydrogenase, CSF
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | LDCF |
| Test group | LD |
| Performed by | Parnassus Chemistry |
| In House Availability | Test available 24 hours per day 7 days per week |
| Method | Spectrophotometric, kinetic (lactate/NADH) |
| Collection Instructions | Collect serum/plasma in addition if recent blood level is not available for comparison with CSF result. Specimen label must contain the date the sample was collected and the legible name of the person who collected the sample. |
| Container type | CSF tube |
| Amount to Collect | 3 mL CSF |
| Sample type | CSF |
| Preferred volume | 0.5 mL CSF |
| Min. Volume | 0.2 mL CSF |
| Units | U/L |
| Normal range | 5-10% of serum level |
| Synonyms | LD; LDH |
| Stability | Room temperature 2 hours. Do not refrigerate or freeze. |
| Turn around times | 4 hours |
| Additional information | Interpretation requires knowledge of blood level. |
| Last Updated | 3/24/2013 7:45:23 PM |
| Entry Number | 588 |
| Lab Procedure Link | Click here for Procedure |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667