Lactic acid, Body Fluid

Test Code
LAB2328


Alias/See Also
LACFL


CPT Codes
83605

Instructions
Minimum 1 ml body fluid in a sterile container.


Specimen Stability
"Room Temp- 8 hrs, Ref- 14 days, Frozen - 1 month
Handle and store specimens in closed containers"


Methodology
Colorimetric

Setup Schedule
Daily/STAT


Report Available
"Witih 24 Hours
STAT within 1 hour"


Reference Range
None established,  mmol/L




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