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Catalog ID Lactate Lactic Acid

CPOE Test Name

Lactic Acid

Synonyms

Lactate

Specimen Type

Plasma

Acceptable specimen type:  joint fluid

The reference interval(s) and other method performance specifications have not been established for these body fluids.  The test result must be integrated into the clinical context for interpretation.

Specimen Requirements

4 mL blood in Gray top tube

Body fluid:  sterile cup or tube (room temperature)

Causes for Rejection

Wrong container; not received on ice; delay in transport; improper labeling; insufficient quantity

Reference Values

Plasma: 0.5 – 2.2 mmol/L; CSF: 1.1-2.4 mmol/L

Performing Lab

Core Laboratory, AD 3301, 721-2120

Turn Around Time

Urgent/Emergent: 1 hr.

Routine:  2 - 4 hours

CPT / HCPCS Code

83605