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Test Code LACTB LACTATE, RAPID

Clinical Indications

N/A

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Name: Lactic Acid (BG – Rapid Lactate)
Sunquest Order Code: LACTB
Px Order Code: LAB9042

Specimen Collection Type

Syringe (lithium heparin) or Dark Green (sodium heparin)

Minimum Collection Volume

1 mL

Reference Range

Arterial: 0.5 – 2.0 mmol/L
Venous: 0.5 – 2.0 mmol/L

Critical Value

> 3.9 mmol/L

Interpretation

N/A

Rejection Criteria

Syringe missing cap, leaks in transit, excessive air in syringe barrel, syringe or tube clotted, or specimen received after stability is exceeded.

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

Contact the Lab to Inquire about Add-on

Specimen Stability

30 minutes from collection

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Lab- Department

TUKHS-BH-Chemistry

CPT Code

83605

LOINC Code

2518-9

Test Alias

N/A

Additional Information / Notes

N/A