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HelpTest Code LA LACTIC ACID
EPIC Test ID
1230101299
Test Synonyms
LACTATE
Collection Requirements
1ml plasma (potassium oxalate-sodium fluoride) grey top DO NOT USE TOURNIQUET Chill immediately,separate from cells within 15 minutes Tube needs to be at least half full
Shipping and Handling Instructions
Assay immediately If unable to assay immediately, remove plasma from cells, refrigerate plasma immediately (preferred). Once spun and poured off (within 15 min), stability is as follows: 8 Hrs at Room temperature, 14 Days Refrigerated, 1 Month Frozen
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Source
Blood, Capillary
Blood, Central Line
Blood, Venous
Specimen Tube Description
WMH Hospital Lab: GREY TOP
BGH Hospital Lab: GREY TOP
CMH Hospital Lab: GREY TOP
DVH Hospital Lab: GREY TOP
Performing lab
United Health Services Laboratories
Section
WMH Chemistry
BGH Chemistry
CMH Chemistry
DVH Chemistry
CPT Code
83605
Loinc
2524-7
EAP
LAB730