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Lactic Acid, whole blood
MessageThe patient should avoid any exercise of the arm or hand before or during collection of the specimen.
Test Code
LACTIC-WB
Alias/See Also
Lactate, Venous
CPT Codes
83605
Preferred Specimen
4.0 mL Sodium Heparin (dark green top tube)
Minimum Volume
1 mL whole blood
Instructions
Venous specimens should be obtained without the use of a tourniquet or immediately after the tourniquet is applied. If the tourniquet was used for a prior draw, the blood should be allowed to circulate for several minutes before the sample is withdrawn.
Test must be transported on ice and performed immediately after collection
Test must be transported on ice and performed immediately after collection
Reference Range
Male/Female All Ages:
Normal Range: 0.5-2.2 mmol/L
Critical High : >=4.0 mmol/L
Normal Range: 0.5-2.2 mmol/L
Critical High : >=4.0 mmol/L
Performing Laboratory
Little Company of Mary Hospital
2800 W. 95th St.
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
