Lactic Acid, Plasma

Test Code: TD_2119
CPT Code(s): 83605

$29

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Lactate

Test Includes

Lactic Acid, Plasma

Methodology

Colorimetric

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis
Plasma samples submitted in anticoagulant other than sodium fluoride-potassium-oxalate
Serum samples

Reference Range(s)

4.5-19.8 MG/DL

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Sodium Fluoride-potassium-oxalate Gray Top Tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL Plasma

Sample Stability

8 hours room temperature
2 weeks refrigerated
1 month frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

The patient should be at rest before collecting the sample. Movement of the hand or arm should be avoided. Centrifuge sample and separate plasma from cells within 15 minutes of collection. Transfer plasma to a plastic transport tube and clearly label as sodium flouride-potassium-oxalate plasma. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

N/A