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Test Code LAC Lactic Acid

Important Note

Order LAB8400

Performing Laboratory

YRMC, Chemistry

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday – Sunday

Specimen Requirements

Plasma (Gray Top) Fluoride Oxalate

Minimum Draw Volume: 1mL

Test not allowed as add on.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Place patient specimen in biohazard bag and seal. Place ice in separate biohazard bag and seal. Place both bags together in a 3rd biohazard bag and seal

Outpatient Clinic Draws: Centrifuge specimen and remove plasma from the cells within 15 minutes of collection and place in the refrigerator.

Specimens not submitted on ice will be rejected for testing.

 

CPT Code

83605

Unit of Measure

mmol/L

Collection Instructions

Tourniquet must be removed prior to collecting the Lactic Acid.
Place tube on ice and transport to the lab immediately.

Must be tested within 15 minutes of collection.

 

Patient Preparation

The patient should avoid any exercise of the arm or hand before or during collection of the specimen.

Methodology

Colorimetric