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LAB95 Lactate, Plasma
Collection Information
Specimen should be drawn without using a tourniquet into a gray top tube.
Note: If tourniquet must be used to locate a vein, 1-2 minutes must elapse after release of tourniquet before blood is collected.
Mix specimen 4-5 times and send to the lab immediately on ice.
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Venous | Gry6-F | 0.1 | |
| Blood | Blood, Venous | GryM-F | 0.1 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: Specimen must be centrifuged within 15 minutes of collection, separate plasma and refrigerate.Transport Temperature: Frozen
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: 1 Hour on ice (Room Temp not acceptable)
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: 2 Hours
Refrigerate:14 Days
Frozen: 1 Month
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| LACTIC ACID | 2524-7 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
STAT 1 Hour
Routine 4 Hours
CPT Code(s)
LAB95 Lactate, plasma: 83605
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry
Performing Lab(s)
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital Laboratory (APD)
Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center Laboratory (MAH)
New London Hospital Laboratory (NLH)