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Lactic acid

Test Code
LAB95


Preferred Specimen
Gray (sodium flouride/potassium oxalate)


Transport Temperature
inpatient: Transport on ice to lab ASAP
outpatient: seperate plasma from cells within 30 minutes


Specimen Stability
Whole Blood:30 minutes
Plasma: Room Temp: 2 hours; Refridgerated: 2 weeks; Frozen 1 month


Methodology
DxC 700 AU



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.