Methodology
Enzymatic
Synonyms
Lactate
Specimen Type
Body Fluid
Performing Lab
UCSD CALM Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB90043
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
24 Hours from receipt of sample
Collection Information
Container Type
Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
Place specimen immediately on ice after collection and deliver to lab.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 24 Hours; Frozen: 1 Month (preferred)
Processing Instructions
Complete a UCSD Chemistry requisition and submit with specimen frozen. Specify source in comments, on specimen and on requisition. If requested STAT or urgent, call a RUSH TForce pickup.
Revised
6/12/25
Initials
SA