Lactic Acid, Body Fluid
| Sunquest Code: | FLACTP | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB3474 | Epic Name: | Lactic Acid Fluid |
| Synonyms: | Lactate Fluid; Body Fluid Lactate; Body Fluid Lactic Acid | ||
| Methodology: | Lactate electrode | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Indicate type of specimen on the request form. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Body Fluid |
| Optimal Volume: | 0.2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.1 mL |
| Container: | Green (lithium heparin, gel) (Plastic leakproof container, sterile, Green (lithium heparin, no gel) on ICE, Green (lithium heparin) on ICE, Red (no gel), Red or gold (gel)) |
| Collection Instructions: | All specimens should be on ice. Deliver to laboratory immediately. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Moderate hemolysis or very viscous specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Analyze as soon as possible (ideally within 15 minutes). If transport is required, aliquot 0.2 mL, 0.1 mL minimum and store on ice up to 24 hours; otherwise freeze immediately. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (UMMC-East Bank, St. Joseph's) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | No reference ranges have been established. This result should be interpreted in the context of the patient's clinical condition and compared to simultaneous measurement in the patient's blood. |
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