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HelpTest Code LACTV Lactic Acid Whole Blood
Additional Codes
| Epic ID | LAB730 |
Specimen Requirements
Collect: 4.0mL of Sodium or Lithium Heparin Whole Blood (full non gel tube, unopened).
Should be anlyzed immediately (within 3 minutes) for optimal results.
Stability/Transport
| Temperature | Stability | Preferred Transport |
| Room Temp | 15 minutes | X |
Unacceptable Conditions
Opened tubes (Can not be an add on test)
Performing Lab
Allen Hospital Laboratory
Marshalltown Laboratory
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Report Available
30 minutes
Reference Ranges
Allen: 0.5-2.0 mmol/L
Critical Value: >2.0 mmol/L
CPT Code Information
83605