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Lactate, arterial-12603

Test info

Test name:

Lactate, arterial

Test number:

12603

Excellian order number:

LAB12603

Abbreviation:

LACA

Alternate names:

Lactic acid

Useful for:

This test is for arterial line specimens properly collected in a Grey Sodium flouride (NaFl) tube

Specimen

Specimen type:

Sodium fluoride (NaFl) plasma

Collection container:

Grey Sodium flouride (NaFl)

Volume:

2.0 mL

Collection instructions:

This test is for arterial line specimens properly collected in a grey Sodium flouride (NaFl) tube.

Immediatley following collection, mix sample by inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting

Processing instructions:

Spin
Transfer plasma to a False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL), labelled as Na Fl plasma within 60 minutes of collection.

Transport container:

False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL)

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated - 14 days

Ambient - 8 hours

Reason for rejection:

Blood gas arterial specimens are not acceptable
Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Hemolysis
Improper anticoagulant or ratio
Delay in transport
Improper storage temperature affecting results
Improper container
Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Performance

Performing lab:

AHL - Chemistry: C

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 day

Method:

Colorimetric enzymatic

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

0.5 - 1.6 mmol/L

Results that require action (critical):

>1.8 mmol/L

(First time in 24 hour)

**Excludes POCT

Billing

CPT codes:

83605

Tracking

Date created:

03/19/2015

Revised date:

03/14/2024

Review date:

01/05/2024