Lactate Dehydrogenase, Body Fluids Mnemonic BF LDH Synonym BF LDH - BF LD Guidelines For a list of acceptable body fluids for this test, refer to Chemistry Testing Performed on Cerebral Spinal Fluid and Other Body Fluids Specimen Collection Requirements Collect Body fluid, one sterile container. Do not use tubes with anti-coagulant. Indicate source of body fluid on the collection container and test request form. If more than one tube is collected, each tube should be labeled with a number indicating the sequence in which it was collected. Handling If cellular material is present, centrifuge specimen and remove supernatant within four hours of collection. Preferred Volume 1.0 mL Minimum Volume 0.25 mL Transport INPATIENTS: Room Temperature (18-26°C), run specimen immediately OUTPATIENTS: Refrigerated (2-8°C) Rejection Criteria Gastric fluids, fluids collected with anti-coagulant, fluids from sources outside the body, and intraosseous specimens will not be accepted. Stability Ambient (18-26°C): 7 days, Refrigerated (2-8°C): 48 hours, Frozen (≤ -20°C): Unacceptable Testing Information Performed 7 days/week Reported 24 hours Method Enzymatic Reference Values Reference Values Not established. CPT Codes 83615 Last Updated: Wednesday, November 11, 2020 07:30:08 PM Client Services: 503-413-1234