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Pyruvic Acid
Test CodeLAB744
Quest Code
765Z
CPT Codes
84210
Preferred Specimen
4.5 mL Protein-free filtrate
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
Collect 4 mL whole blood EDTA (lavender-top), sodium or lithium heparin (green-top), or fluoride oxalate (gray-top) tube and immediately, vigorously mix with 4 mL pre-chilled, 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°C. Transport refrigerated (cold packs). Maintain 1:1 ratio for whole blood and Perchloric acid.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 90 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 90 days
Methodology
Enzymatic
Setup Schedule
A.M. Sets up 3 days a week.
Reference Range
0.30-1.50 mg/dL
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Chantilly Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Dr.
Chantilly, VA 20151-2228