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LACTIC ACID, plasma (087-0332) Synonyms: Lactate CPT 4 Code: 83605 Test Order Mnemonic: LAC ACID Lab: Clinical Chemistry Request Form: Routine Chemistry Form 1 Collection: Routine venipuncture Storage Instructions: Centrifuge the specimen and remove plasma from cells within 30 minutes of collection. Keep blood on ice until separated and then keep plasma on ice or refrigerate at 2-8°C. Causes for Rejection: Gross hemolysis, improperly labeled specimen, specimen not separated from cells, specimen QNS, specimen not on ice. Availability: Samples are received 24 hours per day at Sample Management, Room 5.136 McCullough. Turnaround Time: 1 hour Specimen: Blood Volume: 7 mL blood Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL plasma Container: 7 mL gray-topped (sodium fluoride) tube or gray microtainer tube. Place tube immediately on ice after collection. Reference Ranges: 0.7-2.1 mmol/L Significant Values: >5 mmol/L Test Method: Colorimetric Reviewed/revised April 2007 by P. Harris |
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