Additional Testing Requirements

This test does not calculate the lactate:pyruvate ratio. If you would like the lactate:pyruvate ratio, order LAPYP / Lactate Pyruvate Panel, Plasma.

Specimen Required

Call 800-533-1710 or 507-266-5700 to order special collection tube.

Patient Preparation:

Fasting: 4 hours, required

Supplies: Perchloric Acid-Pyruvate Tube (T012)

Container/Tube: Special collection tube containing 2.5 mL of 6% perchloric acid

Specimen Volume: Exactly 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Special collection tube must be prechilled prior to collection.

2. Draw enough blood directly into syringe to add exactly 1 mL of blood to the prechilled special collection tube.

3. Taking care to not spill any of the preservative, cautiously remove the cap from the tube.

4. Immediately transfer blood, once drawn, to the prechilled, special collection tube, recap, and shake vigorously to mix.

Additional Information:

1. Check expiration date before using. Supplied collection tube expires 14 months after preparation.

2. If perchloric acid (preservative) spills, obtain a new, prechilled tube.