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Test Code Lactic Acid Lactic Acid

Abbrev

LACT

Storage Temperature

R (2-8ºC)

ASTM/HL7/SDF 1

SQ=LACELE

EPIC=LAB10035

Instrument/Location

Beckman DxC 700 AU

Specimen Requirements

Sodium Fluoride  Gray Top Tube

Specimen Transport Temperature

On Ice

Reference Values

0.5-2.0 mmol/L

 

Critical Values: >2.0 mmol/L

Specimen stability/Retention time

Tubes of blood are to be kept closed at all times and in a vertical, stopper-up position. Keep samples on ice. Plasma should be separated from contact with the cells if the sample is not analyzed within 30 minutes. Plasma separated from the cells are good at room temp for up to 8 hours, refrigerated up to 14 days, and frozen up to 1 month.