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Test Code LACT Lactic Acid, Plasma

Important Note

Keep samples on ice and separate plasma from cells within 15 minutes of collection.

Clinical Indications

N/A

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Name: Lactic Acid (LACTATE)
Sunquest Order Code: LACT
Epic Px Code: LAB2349

Specimen Collection Type

Acceptable: Grey

Minimum Collection Volume

1 mL

Reference Range

0.5 – 2.0 mmol/L

Critical Value

>3.9 mmol/L

Interpretation

N/A

Rejection Criteria

Gross Hemolysis

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

2 Days

Specimen Stability

8 hours room temp

14 days refrigerated

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Lab- Department

TUKHS-BH-Chemistry

CPT Code

83605

LOINC Code

2524-7

Test Alias

Lactate