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Test Code Fl LA Fluid, Lactic Acid

Aliases

Fluid Lactate

Patient Preparation

Lactate levels increase rapidly with exercise. Time required to return to normal lactate values depends on the physical fitness of the subject. 30 minutes at rest is usually sufficient.

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
 1000 mg/dL
Icterus Threshold
 28 mg/dL
Lipemia Threshold
 1500 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, WCH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description
 Roche Cobas – Colorimetric assay

CPT Codes

83605