Pyruvic Acid (Pyruvate), Blood
Order Code:
PYRUV
Test Summary
Increased pyruvic acid levels have been associated with diabetes mellitus, vitamin deficiencies, uremia, congestive heart failure, liver diseases, muscular dystrophy, thiamine deficiency, and neoplastic conditions. Pyruvic acid is useful in assessing oxygen deprivation and provides an index of the severity of circulatory failure.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
4.5 mL protein-free filtrate in a plastic leak-proof aliquot tube (see instructions)
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
Collect 4 mL whole blood EDTA (lavender-top), sodium or lithium heparin (green-top), or fluoride oxalate (gray-top) tube and immediately, vigorously mix with 4 mL pre-chilled, ice cold 7% or 8% Perchloric Acid.
Let mixture stand for 10 minutes; then, centrifuge. Separate and submit 4.5 mL supernatant fluid for assay, refrigerated 2-8°C. Transport refrigerated (cold packs). Maintain 1:1 ratio for whole blood and Perchloric acid.
Let mixture stand for 10 minutes; then, centrifuge. Separate and submit 4.5 mL supernatant fluid for assay, refrigerated 2-8°C. Transport refrigerated (cold packs). Maintain 1:1 ratio for whole blood and Perchloric acid.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: Unacceptable
- Refrigerated: 30 days
- Frozen: 90 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
PYRUV
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB969
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 84210
Billing Code
- 670447
CPT Statement
Methodology
Enzymatic
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
0.30-1.50 mg/dL
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 1-3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
4.5 mL protein-free filtrate in a plastic leak-proof aliquot tube (see instructions)
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
Collect 4 mL whole blood EDTA (lavender-top), sodium or lithium heparin (green-top), or fluoride oxalate (gray-top) tube and immediately, vigorously mix with 4 mL pre-chilled, ice cold 7% or 8% Perchloric Acid.
Let mixture stand for 10 minutes; then, centrifuge. Separate and submit 4.5 mL supernatant fluid for assay, refrigerated 2-8°C. Transport refrigerated (cold packs). Maintain 1:1 ratio for whole blood and Perchloric acid.
Let mixture stand for 10 minutes; then, centrifuge. Separate and submit 4.5 mL supernatant fluid for assay, refrigerated 2-8°C. Transport refrigerated (cold packs). Maintain 1:1 ratio for whole blood and Perchloric acid.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: Unacceptable
- Refrigerated: 30 days
- Frozen: 90 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Enzymatic
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
0.30-1.50 mg/dL
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 1-3 days