Lactic acid (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code

1230100423

Alias/See Also

LAB95: Lactic Acid Venous
LAB123096: Lactic Acid
LAB123097: Lactic Acid Repeat | LACTATE

CPT Codes
83605x1

Preferred Specimen

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREY TOP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREY TOP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: GREY TOP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
GRMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREY TOP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
NGH HOSPITAL LAB: GREY TOP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
HMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREY TOP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
LCMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREY TOP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: GREY TOP ON ICE (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
BCH HOSPITAL LAB: GREY TOP ON ICE (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
BPH HOSPITAL LAB: GREY TOP ON ICE (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
THL HOSPITAL LAB: GREY TOP ON ICE (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1

Other Acceptable Specimens

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREY TOP ON ICE: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1; MICRO GREY: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREY TOP ON ICE: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1; MICRO GREY: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: GREY TOP ON ICE: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1; MICRO GREY: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
GRMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREY TOP ON ICE: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1; MICRO GREY: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
HMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREY TOP ON ICE: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1; MICRO GREY: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
LCMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREY TOP ON ICE: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1; MICRO GREY: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
NGH HOSPITAL LAB: GREY TOP ON ICE: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1; MICRO GREY: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1

Instructions

Adult: Minimum 2.5 mL blood *Pediatric minimum: 1 full microtainer*

Transport Temperature

Lab Only: It is recommended that tubes of blood are to be kept closed at all times and in a vertical position. It is required that the serum be physically separated from contact with cells within two hours from the time of collection. Separated specimens are stable for 7 days at 20 to 25°C, 4 days at 2 to 8°C, or 6 weeks at -20°C or colder.Stored specimens must be inspected for particulates. If present, mix and centrifuge the specimen to remove particulates prior to testing.

Report Available

GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

PMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

OMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BEH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

LCMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BCH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BPH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

THL HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

Last Updated: February 28, 2024

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