- Test Name
- Lactate Dehydrogenase, Fluid
- Aliases
- BFLD; LDF; CSF LDH
- Provincial Mnemonic
- LDF
- LOINC Test Code
- 2529-6
- Description and Primary Use
- Helpful in the differential diagnosis of ascites. The ratio of LD in serum to that of ascitic fluid is helpful. Ratios of <1 occur with malignant disease, while ratios >1 are reported mostly with cirrhosis.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- ≤3 Days
- Test Cost
- Not Available
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Requires red top or green top (heparin) collection tube
- Criteria for Rejection
Do not use specimens that are grossly hemolyzed or pooled.
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 4 Laboratory (HSC only)
- Last Updated
- 04-Sep-19