- LACT
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_
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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_
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Remove plasma from cells within 15 minutes of collection.
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