Test Name
LDH, FLUID
Aliases
LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE FLUID
Abbreviations
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Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
ROUTINE CHEMISTRY
Sub Department
-
TAT Category
BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME
Estimated TAT
3
TAT Units
HOURS
Test Requirements
SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS
Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated
ANALYTE STABILITY
Room Temperature: 30minutes at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 1 hour at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 1 MONTH at -20°C.
Clinical Utility
Assessment of pleural effusions, joint effusions, ascites and peritonitis.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026