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HelpTest ID BLOD0563 Lactic Acid
AKA
Lactate
Specimen Type/Requirements
Grey top (Sodium Fluoride) tube - Plasma
Specimen should be centrifuged and aliquoted within 30 minutes of collection.
Test may be affected by gross hemolysis, gross icterus and gross lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.3 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 72 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 14 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 38 days |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 - 3 days
Methodology
Enzymatic-Lactic Acid to Pyruvate
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck and Bemidji
CPT
83605