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Lactic Acid (Lactate) Whole Blood
Message
Venous specimens should be obtained without the use of a tourniquet or immediately after the tourniquiet has been applied. Sample must be placed on ice and delivered to the laboratory immediately
Test Code
LAWBL
Preferred Specimen
Whole Blood
Instructions
Must be tested immediately, can not be stored.
Transport Container
Green top tube: Lithium Heparin
Transport Temperature
Deliver tube to lab immediately on wet ice.
Reference Range
< 1.3 mmol/L
Clinical Significance
Lactate concentration measurements are used in assessing circulatory function and its oxygen status.