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Lactic Acid, Plasma or Spinal Fluid
Test Code752
CPT Codes
83605
Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Grey-top (potassium oxalate/sodium fluoride) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL of plasma
Collection Instructions: Do not use tourniquet.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma. 2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma). 3. Place specimen on ice and deliver to the laboratory immediately
If testing cannot be performed immediately after collection; immediately chill the specimen and centrifuge within 15 minutes of collection. Separate the plasma from the cells and refrigerate plasma for up to 24 hours.
Spinal Fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of spinal fluid
Note: 1. Indicate spinal fluid. 2. Label specimen appropriately (spinal fluid). 3. Place specimen on ice and deliver to the laboratory immediately.
Plasma
Container/Tube: Grey-top (potassium oxalate/sodium fluoride) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL of plasma
Collection Instructions: Do not use tourniquet.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma. 2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma). 3. Place specimen on ice and deliver to the laboratory immediately
If testing cannot be performed immediately after collection; immediately chill the specimen and centrifuge within 15 minutes of collection. Separate the plasma from the cells and refrigerate plasma for up to 24 hours.
Spinal Fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of spinal fluid
Note: 1. Indicate spinal fluid. 2. Label specimen appropriately (spinal fluid). 3. Place specimen on ice and deliver to the laboratory immediately.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
Enzymatic, Lactate to Pyruvate
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
PLASMA
0.4-2.0 mmol/L
SPINAL FLUID
0.6-2.2 mmol/L
0.4-2.0 mmol/L
SPINAL FLUID
0.6-2.2 mmol/L
Clinical Significance
Useful for detecting hypoxia or lactic acidosis.
Performed By
CoxHealth
