Lactate, venous

Alphabetical Test listing

Lactate, venous-12616

Test name:

Lactate, venous

Test number:

12616

Excellian order number:

LAB12616

Abbreviation:

LACV

Alternate names:

Lactic acid

Specimen type:

Sodium fluoride (NaFl) plasma

Collection container:

Grey Sodium flouride (NaFl)

Volume:

2.0 mL

Collection instructions:

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' and refrigerate within 60 minutes of collection.

Transport container:

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

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 14 days

Ambient - 8 hours

Reason for rejection:

Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Hemolysis
Improper anticoagulant or ratio
Delay in transport
Improper storage temperature affecting results
Inappropriate timing of collection
Improper container
Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Performing lab:

AHL - Chemistry: C

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 day

Method:

Colorimetric Enzymatic

Reference ranges:

0.50 - 2.2 mmol/L

Results that require action (critical):

>2.0 mmol/L

(First time in 24 hour)

**Excludes POCT

CPT codes:

83605

Date created:

03/19/2015

Revised date:

03/14/2024

Review date:

01/05/2024