Lactate, Plasma
Order Code:
LAC
Test Summary
Lactic acid is the endproduct of the anaerobic metabolism of glucose. The blood lactic acid concentration is affected by its production in muscle cells and erythrocytes and its rate of metabolism in the liver. During exercise, blood lactate can increase up to ten times of normal levels.
Aliases
- Blood Lactate
- Lactate
- L-Lactate
- Lactic Acid
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
3 mL Na Fluoride K Oxalate tube (grey top) tube. Centrifuge and separate plasma from cells - send plasma only for testing
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Specimens must be obtained without the use of a tourniquet or immediately after the tourniquet has been applied. Patients should avoid exercise of the hand or arm immediately before and during the procedure. Remove plasma from the cells within 15 minutes. Plasma may also be frozen.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Sodium Fluoride K Oxalate (grey top) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
If plasma is separated from cells within 15 minutes.
- Room Temperature = 8 hour
- Refrigerated = 14 days
- Frozen = 38 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Order Code
LAC
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB275
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 83605
Billing Code
- 300288
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Chemistry
Reference Range
0.5 - 2.2 mmol/L
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
24/7; Report available: 2 hours from receipt
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
3 mL Na Fluoride K Oxalate tube (grey top) tube. Centrifuge and separate plasma from cells - send plasma only for testing
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Specimens must be obtained without the use of a tourniquet or immediately after the tourniquet has been applied. Patients should avoid exercise of the hand or arm immediately before and during the procedure. Remove plasma from the cells within 15 minutes. Plasma may also be frozen.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Sodium Fluoride K Oxalate (grey top) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
If plasma is separated from cells within 15 minutes.
- Room Temperature = 8 hour
- Refrigerated = 14 days
- Frozen = 38 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Result Information
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
0.5 - 2.2 mmol/L
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
24/7; Report available: 2 hours from receipt