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HelpTest Code LABLACT Lactate, Blood
Synonym
- LACT
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: Gray - Ice
Acceptable Container/Tube: Gray - Ice
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated:
Gray tube: 4 days, post centrifugation
Plasma aliquot: 14 days
Reference Values
0.5-2.2 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 University East
Clinical Lab Martha Morehouse
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