Lactate

Orderable EAP code:

LAB00124

Billable EAP Codes:

80001754 x 1

CPT Codes:

83605 x 1

Lab Section:

Core Lab

Turnaround Time:

Routine: 2 Hours
Urgent: 1 Hour

Test Schedule:

24 hours, 7 days a week.

Units:

mmol/L

Critical Values:

Greater than 2.0 mmol/L

Specimen Requirements:

0.4 mL blood in a heparinized syringe. Send heparinized syringe ON ICE to Lab immediately.

OR 4 mL blood in a GREEN top lithium heparin tube ON ICE to Lab immediately.

Pediatric Specimen Requirements:

0.4 mL blood in a 1 mL heparinized syringe. Send heparinized syringe ON ICE to Lab immediately.

OR 0.6 mL blood in a GREEN top lithium heparin tube ON ICE to Lab immediately.

Reference Range:

0.5 to 2.0 mmol/L

Comments:

Specimens sent without ice will not be analyzed.

Not suitable for add-ons; must be a new collection.

Synonyms:

Lactic Acid