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Lactic Acid, Plasma

Test Code
LACT


CPT Codes
83605

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma


Instructions
Draw blood in a grey-top (potassium oxalate) tube. Note patient should avoid exercise of the arm or hand before or during specimen draw.


Transport Container
Grey Top (potassium oxalate)Tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Serum sample received.


Methodology
Colorimetric

Reference Range
0.5-2.2 mmol/L


Clinical Significance
Lactate is the end product of anaerobic glucose metabolism. Lactic acidosis usually results from overproduction or under utilization of lactate. Elevated levels are seen in circulatory collapse or cardiac failure.




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.