Lactic Acid, Body Fluid
Abbrev Code: | FLACTP | ||
Order Code: | LAB3474 | Order Name: | Lactic Acid Fluid |
Synonyms: | Lactate, Body Fluid; FLACTP | ||
Methodology: | Lactate electrode | ||
CPT Codes: | 83605 x1, 83605 x1 | ||
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) Alternate Containers: 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. |
Stability: | Roche: To be determined by M Health Fairview. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (UMMC East Bank) |
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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