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Epic EAP: LAB8934
Epic Description: LDH, BODY FLUID
Synonym
LHD Body Fluid
Specimen Type
Body Fluid : Peritoneal,Pleural, Paracentesis, Ascites, or Throacentesis
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Sterile Container |
1.0 mL | 0.2 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge and separate to remove cellular material. Transfer 1 ml of body fluid to a plastic transport tube. Indicate type of body fluid on tube. Breast milk, salivary fluid, or sputum are not acceptable. Hemolyzed samples will be rejected.
Aliquot Requirements
Body Fluid : Peritoneal,Pleural, Paracentesis, Ascites, or Throacentesis
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.2 mL
Performing Lab
LSU Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
Sunday – Saturday
Routine Turnaround Time
3 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge and separate to remove cellular material. Transfer 1 ml of body fluid to a plastic transport tube. Indicate type of body fluid on tube. Breast milk, salivary fluid, or sputum are not acceptable. Hemolyzed samples will be rejected.
CPT Code Information
83615