Modality

BC

Location

5th Floor Annexe Bldg.

Test Name

Fluid LDH

Test Code

F973

Test Status

Active

Nature of Specimen

Fluid

Quantity Required

3 ml fluid

Type of Container

Blood Collection Tube Red / Yellow Top

Method Used

Lactate to pyruvate

Collection Instruction

Refer Primary Sample Collection Manual for internal use only

Patient Instruction

Not  Applicable

Transport Instruction  for TMH patients 

Immediate

Transport Instruction for Refereal patients

Within 2hrs of collection. 
 ( Temp to be maintained between 2-8°C)

Dept. Acceptance Time

Mon - Fri : 07.00 a.m. - 03.00 p.m.
Sat           : 07.00 a.m. - 01.00 p.m.

Turn Around Time

Routine samples : 5 hours
Stat samples       : 2 hours 

Time for Additional Examination

Not applicable

Sample Storage After Reporting

24 hours  at 2-8°C

Resource Person for Report Status

HOD

Telephone

24177000

Extension

7251/7252/4339/ 4351 /4352 /4353

Test Schedule

Mon - Fri : 07.00 a.m. - 03.00 p.m.
Sat          : 07.00 a.m. - 01.00 p.m.

Use