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HelpEpic Test Code LAB21002 Lactate: Body Fluid
Performing Location(s)
BMC
Specimen Type
Body Fluid
Preferred Container
Sterile screw top container
Alternate Container
Gray top tube
Minimum Volume to Submit for Testing
0.5 mL Body Fluid
- Multiple test can be performed from this volume. For question please contact the lab at 547-3975.
Storage Requirements
Specimens not delivered to laboratory within 1 hour should be refrigerated
Transportation Needs
Deliver specimen to the laboratory ON ICE within 1 hour of collection.
If possible see “storage requirements”
Causes for Rejection
Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
Not on ice within 1 hour of collection
Specimen too viscous to analyze
> 3 days refrigerated
Limitations
No reference ranges for body fluid Lactic Acid have been established
Reference Values
| Population | Units | Reference Range |
| All populations | U/L | No Established |
Days of Analysis
All
Available STAT
Yes
Includes
Fluid type and total volume indicated on report if provided on the requisition.
Methodology
Beckman AU/Dx Series
CPT Code
83605
Last Updated
30-July-19