Lactic Acid

Test Code

LACT

Specimen Name

Lactic Acid

CPT Codes

  • 83605

Collect

Gray Top (2)

Stability

Refrigerate

Volume

0.5 mL

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Performed

Performed daily / Reported same day

Additional Information

Tube MUST be at least half full._x000D_ _x000D_ Blood should be drawn without stasis on the arm (do not use a tourniquet) and patient should avoid any exercise of the arm or hand before or during collection of the specimen._x000D_ _x000D_ Remove plasma from cells within 15 minutes of collection.

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