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Test Code LA Lactic Acid

Important Note

If greater than 30 minutes keep on ice until analyzed, but not to exceed 2 hours. Patient should be at complete rest.  Do not leave tourniquet on patient's arm more than 30 seconds while drawing blood.

Performing Laboratory

Memorial Hospital Laboratory- Automated Procedures  304-388-5953       
General Hospital Laboratory 304-388-6244
Women and Children's Hospital Laboratory 304-388-2385
Teays Valley Hospital Laboratory 304-757-1770
Plateau Medical Center Laboratory 304-469-8621
Greenbrier Valley Laboratory 304-647-6060

Specimen Requirements

Whole Blood- Heparinzed Syringe or Green Top Lithium Heparin Vacutainer (NO GEL)

4 mL whole blood (minimum 1 mL)

Specimen Rejection

  • Improperly labeled, collected, stored, and transported
  • Quantity not sufficient
  • Grossly Hemolyzed 
  • Clotted

Storage and Stability

Room Temperature        30 minutes
Ice Slurry Up to 2 hours

Reference Values

0.5-2.0 mmol/L

Methodology

Oxidation

Results are pH dependant

Days Test Set Up and Turnaround

Monday through Sunday, Continuously

Stat Expected within 1 hr                             

CPT Coding

83605