Lactate Dehydrogenase Total, CSF LDHCSF
| Method(s) | Quantitative Enzymatic |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF). |
| Transport | Centrifuge to remove cellular material. Transfer 1 mL body fluid refrigerated. (Min: 0.2 mL) |
| Stability | Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 4 days; Frozen: 6 weeks |
| Unacceptable Conditions | Specimens collected in EDTA, potassium oxalate, or sodium fluoride. Hemolyzed specimens. Specimens too viscous to be aspirated by instrument. |
| Schedule | Daily |
| Billing Code | 5011973 |
| CPTCode | 83615 |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
