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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Lactate Dehydrogenase (LD), CSF - Central Zone (Synonym: LD, Spinal Fluid, Lactate Dehydrogenase Spinal Fluid, LDH, CSF) | ||
| Collection Alert: | For suspected CJD (Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease): Special precautions are required when collecting, handling and transporting samples. Refer to Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Safe Work Practice | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB2320 | ||
| Primary Container: | Sterile Tubes Labeled #1, #2, #3, #4 (#4 Optional) – Filled in that order | ||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | Fluid, 0.5 mL - spinal | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Use Tube #2 if 4 tubes collected. Tube #1 if 3 tubes collected. For multiple tests on spinal fluid, see Fluid Tests. Also refer to Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Collection Guidelines PX26-02.200 v4.00 | ||
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| Testing Schedule: | Daily - Available STAT | ||
| Testing Area: | Chemistry | ||
| Performing Site: | Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre Use the applicable referral laboratory test directory if this test is NOT performed on site or referred within Central Zone | ||
| Last Updated On: | Monday, April 29, 2024 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Feb 25 2019 12:00AM | ||
