LD, CSF

Department

Core Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

CSLD

Synonyms

Lactate Dehydogenase
LDH

Turnaround Time

3 hours

Test Code

7395

Specimen Type

• CSF

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.15

Additional Specimen Information

Patient Specimen - CSF Fluid, clean tap, no blood

Aliquot Instructions

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.15

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Last CSF vial to be drawn should be sent for analysis. Centrifuge sample within one hour and send supernatant. Avoid bloody/traumatic CSF taps.

Interpretation

Refer to chemical pathologist

Test Method

enzymatic assay performed on Beckman Coulter AU5822 analysers using Beckman Coulter reagents

Non-Funded Test Cost

$10.86 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

7395

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