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Test Code LACT Lactate, Plasma

Specimen Volume

1.0 mL

Preferred Specimen

Gray (GRY) (F/Oxal)

Specimen Handling Instructions

Place specimen on ice and deliver to lab immediately. Otherwise centrifuge, separate plasma and freeze immediately.

Fill tube at least half full.

Transport

Routine courier pick-up

Department

Chemistry

Methodology

Enzymatic

Stat Turn-around Time

1 Hour

Routine Turn-around Time

1 Day

Reference Ranges

0.4-2.0 mmol/L