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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) 603-308-0032Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE) 603-354-5454 extension 3725
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Healther Center Laboratory (MAH) 802-674-7247
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH) 603-650-2200
New London Hospital Laboratory (NLH) 603-526-5305