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Pyruvic Acid (Pyruvate), Blood
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Test Code
PYRUV
CPT Codes
84210
Preferred Specimen
4.5 mL protein-free filtrate in a plastic leak-proof aliquot tube (see 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.
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
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
Last Updated: December 6, 2021
