Lactic Acid
Alternate Names
Lactate
SoftLab Order Code
LACID
Epic Order Name
LACTIC ACID
Epic Order ID
LAB95
Laboratory
All Hospitals and Healthplexes
Additional Test Information
13x100 tube size preferred
13x75 accepted
Sample Type
Whole Blood
Collection Container
Gray Sodium Fluoride on ice
Collecting Volume
3.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
2.0 mL
Storage or Stability
Plasma received on ice and separated from cells within 20 minutes are stable at room temp or refrigerated for 8 hours.
Causes for Rejection
Specimen received not on ice
Instructions
Collect specimen and immediately place in ice bath. Deliver to laboratory within 20 minutes of collection. Pour off plasma and transport on ice if delivery exceeds 20 minutes.
CPT Codes
83605