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Lactic Acid (Lactate) Whole Blood

Message


Venous specimens should be obtained without the use of a tourniquet or immediately after the tourniquiet has been applied. Sample must be placed on ice and delivered to the laboratory immediately




Test Code
LAWBL


Preferred Specimen
Whole Blood


Instructions
Must be tested immediately, can not be stored.


Transport Container
Green top tube: Lithium Heparin


Transport Temperature
Deliver tube to lab immediately on wet ice.


Reference Range
< 1.3 mmol/L


Clinical Significance
Lactate concentration measurements are used in assessing circulatory function and its oxygen status.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.