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Epic Test Code LAB9995 Lactic Acid- NovaBio

Important Note

Primary Method at MIBH.

If specimen is, being collected at a site other than the BMC Campus Refer to Lactic Acid (LAB95)

Back up method at CRH,LFH,OCH,FTT,FOX (LAB ORDER ONLY - LACTIC ACID Prime Plus)

Performing Location(s)

BMC,CRH,LFH,OCH,FTT,FOX

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Preferred Container

Lithium Heparin Tube 

Blood Tube Draw Volume

Min 50% draw volume  

Minumum Volume to Submit for Testing

2.0 mL Whole Blood

Transportation Needs

Do not centrifuge.
Deliver within 15 minutes after collection at RT.
Stable 60 minutes at RT.

Causes for Rejection

Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
Less than 50% draw for Vacutainer tubes,
Clotted or Centrifuged
Specimen not received within 60 min of collection at room temp
All other tubes or anticoagulant other than Lithium heparin whole blood

Reference Values

Source Reference Rage  High Critical 
Artery 0.4-1.3 mmol/L ≥4.0 mmol/L
Venous 0.9-1.7 mmol/L ≥4.0 mmol/L

 

 

Days of Analysis

All

Available STAT

Yes

Methodology

NovaBio Medical Prime Plus 

CPT Code

83605

Last Updated

7-Jun-23 BHD