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Pyruvic Acid (Pyruvate), Blood (PYAC)
Test CodeLAB744
Quest Code
765
Alias/See Also
PYAC
CPT Codes
84210
Preferred Specimen
4.5 mL Protein-free filtrate
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
Collect 4 mL random whole blood (L, lavender-top tube, EDTA) and
immediately mix with 4 mL ice cold 7% or 8% Perchloric Acid. Let
mixture stand for 10 minutes; then, centrifuge. Separate and
submit 4.5 mL supernatant fluid for assay, refrigerated 2-8
degrees C. Transport refrigerated (cold packs). Please specify on
the request form volumes of blood and Perchloric Acid used.
immediately mix with 4 mL ice cold 7% or 8% Perchloric Acid. Let
mixture stand for 10 minutes; then, centrifuge. Separate and
submit 4.5 mL supernatant fluid for assay, refrigerated 2-8
degrees C. Transport refrigerated (cold packs). Please specify on
the request form volumes of blood and Perchloric Acid used.
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 90 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 90 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Received room temperature
Methodology
Enzymatic
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Monday-saturday
Reference Range
0.30-1.50 mg/dL
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA |
| 14225 Newbrook Drive |
| Chantilly, VA 20151-2228 |
