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Test Code FLDRT Fluid, Routine Exam

Important Note

Includes cell count with differential; glucose; lactate dehydrogenase (LDH); and protein, total.

Specify fluid source.NOTE: effective March 2024, LDH Fluid will be sent out to reference laboratory.

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic
FLDRT

 

Performing Laboratory

Holland Hospital Laboratory Services

NOTE: LDH fluid will be sent to a reference laboratory effective March 2024.

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: See individual tests

Specimen Volume: 2 mL of  fluid

Collection Instructions:

Note: 1. Indicate specimen source.

2. Do not transport specimen in syringe with needle attached.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82947-glucose (HH Bill Code 0202046)
83615-LD (HH Bill Code 022678120)
84155-protein, total (HH Bill Code 0202046)
89051-cell count with differential (HH Bill Code 0202046)

Reference Values

No established reference values