LACTIC ACID,BLOOD
Name: LACTIC ACID,BLOOD
Mnemonic: LAC
Container: Sodium fluoride/Potassium oxalate (gray)
Handling: Volume: 1.0 ml plasma (Na/FL,K oxalate)
Place on ice immediately and centrifuge within 15 minutes of collection
Stability: 2 hours room temp, 2 days refrigerated
Methodology: Methodology: Enzymatic
Reported: Routine 2 hr, STAT 1hr
CPT: 83605
Department: Main Lab
Units: mg/dl
Note: Collect specimen from nonstatic vein; place on ice immediately and separate plasma within 15 minutes of collection