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Test Code LAB4134 LACTIC ACID, VENOUS

Specimen Type

Sodium Fluoride (Gray Top Tube) on ice      

Sample Stability

Room Temp: 72 hours

Refrigerated: 14 days

Frozen: 38 days

Stability claims are for plasma that has been removed from the cells.

Specimen Processing

Spin ASAP

Plasma must be removed from the cells if testing will be delayed.

Add-on stability is 8 hours if plasma is separated but not removed from the cells.

Specimen Volume

2 mL

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Turnaround Time

STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 1 hour

Test Schedule

Daily

Method

Enzymatic Colorimetric

Reference Ranges

 LACTIC ACID, VENOUS

0 to 90 Days 1.1 - 3.5 mmol/L 
3 Months to 24 Months 1.0 - 3.3 mmol/L
2 Years to 18 Years 1.0 - 2.4 mmol/L
> 18 years 0.5-2.0 mmol/L

 

Synonyms

L-Lactate, Venous; Lactate, Venous

CPT Codes

83605

Test Components

Lactic Acid, Venous, mmol/L.

Collection Instructions

Avoid the use of stasis (tourniquet) or having the patient pump their fist while drawing blood specimen. Store and transport on ice.

Rejection Criteria

Samples not placed on ice immediately after collection.

Test Limitations

Values may elevate 20-50% after meals.