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Test Code Fl LA Fluid, Lactic Acid

Aliases

Fluid Lactate

Special Collection Instructions

Source must be noted

Collection Method

Sterile body fluid collection

Minimum Volume

  • Adults: 0.4 ml
  • Pediatric: 0.25 ml

Container

Sterile Urine Cup

Preferred Specimen

Sterile container

Acceptable Specimens

Body fluids

Reference or Target Ranges

No reference values available for body fluid sources

Reportable Units

mmol/L

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

 


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Hemolysis Threshold 250 mg/dL
Icterus Threshold 2 mg/dL
Lipemia Threshold 1000 mg/dL
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

 


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Ambient 8 hours
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 14 days
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) N/A

Performance Information

 


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Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Stat: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availabilty Yes
Performing Bench UH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description Siemens Atellica – Colorimetric assay

CPT Codes

83605