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Lactate  

Important Note

Lactate samples must be processed within 30 minutes of collection and sample must be placed on ice.

Additional Codes

LAB3089

Performing Laboratory

MBMC Main Laboratory

Methodology

Enzymatic colorimetric

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type:  Plasma-Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
Container/Tube: Grey-top (potassium oxalate/sodium fluoride)
Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions: Immediately place specimen on wet ice.

Specimen Transport Temperature

On wet ice

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours

Reference Values

0.7-2.2 mmol/L

Critical values (automatic call-back):   > 4.0 mmol/L

Test Classification and CPT Coding

 

Test Classification:This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.
CPT Code:
83605

 

Specimen Requirements Additional Information

Laboratory Processing Instructions:

Spin in cold centrifuge and run immediately.

Stability

30 minutes on ice