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Lactic Acid

Synonyms

Lactate

Specimen Type

Plasma

Performing Lab

RCHSD Chemistry

Epic ID

LAB95

Lab Test Days

As Received

Standard TAT

1 Hour

Stat TAT

1 Hour

Collection Information

Specimen Required

1 mL Blood

Container Type

Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)

Collection Instructions

Plasma collected in a Fluoride oxalate (gray-top) tube at least half full is also acceptable. Place tube on ice immediately after collection. Satellite locations must send patient to RCHSD for draw. Venous specimens should be obtained without the use of a tourniquet or immediately after the tourniquet is applied. Alternatively, the tourniquet should be removed after the puncture has been performed, and the blood should be allowed to circulate for several minutes before the sample is withdrawn.

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

On Ice

Specimen Stability

Room Temp=8 Hours; Refrigerated=14 Days; Frozen=1 Month

Rejection Criteria

Serum

Test Volume Required

0.5 mL Plasma

Minimum Test Volume

0.3 mL Plasma

Processing Instructions

Centrifuge and separate plasma within 15 minutes of collection. Deliver directly to Chemistry.