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Synonym
- LACT
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: Green Top Tube (Na Hep)
Acceptable Container/Tube: Green Top Tube (Na Hep), Syringe, Mint Green Top
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 30 minutes
Reference Values
0.5-1.6 mmol/L
Method Description
Enzymatic colorimetric
Cautions
Lactate results may be falsely elevated in samples that are not kept on ice.
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab UH
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 day
Reporting Name
Lactate, Blood
CPT Code Information
83605
LOINC Code Information
32693-4