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Miscellaneous Lactic Acid
Test CodeMISLA
CPT Codes
83605
Preferred Specimen
Body fluid specimen, including but not limited to: Cerebrospinal Fluid, pleural fluid, pericardial fluid, peritoneal fluid, or synovial fluid. Note fluid type in order comments or on patient specimen label.
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Transport specimen to lab on ice within 15 minutes. Collect body fluid in a body fluid collection bag or other sterile container. Note fluid type in order comments or on patient specimen label.
This test is for lactic acid measurement on body fluids. For lactic acid measurement on plasma, order LA.
Transport Container
Body fluid collection bag or sterile container
Transport Temperature
Transport specimen to lab on ice within 15 minutes.
Specimen Stability
On ice - 15 minutes
Methodology
Colorimetric
Setup Schedule
Daily upon receipt
Report Available
Upon completion of analysis