Pyruvic Acid (Pyruvate), Blood

Message

Please obtain the Griener EDTA from the Main Laboratory or POC Laboratory for collection.

Test Code

LAB304632

Alias/See Also

LAB304632

CPT Codes
84210

Preferred Specimen

4.5 mL protein-free filtrate in a plastic leak-proof aliquot tube (see Collection Instructions)

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

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

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days

Reference Range

0.30-1.50 mg/dL

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153

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