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HelpTest Code LA Lactic Acid (Lactate)
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| Epic ID | LAB95 |
Specimen Requirements
Collect: 1.0mL of potassium oxalate - sodium fluoride plasma (gray top tube). Chill on ice immediately after drawing. Plasma must be separated from cells immediately.
Stability/Transport
Transport on ice. Stable for 15 minutes.
Unacceptable Conditions
Room temperature samples.
Performing Lab
Allen Hospital Laboratory
Marshalltown Laboratory
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Report Available
1 hour
Reference Ranges
Allen:
0.5-2.0 mmol/L
Critical Value: >2.0 mmol/L
Marshalltown:
0.5-1.9 mmol/L
Critical Value: >2.0 mmol/L
CPT Code Information
83605