Test Code LA Lactic Acid, Blood
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Grey-top (potassium oxalate/sodium fluoride) tube
Specimen Volume: Full 7-mL tube of whole blood
Collection Instructions: Immediately invert tube and mix gently 8 times. Place specimen on wet ice immediately after draw.
Note: Label specimen appropriately.
Specimen Transport Temperature
On ice
Performing Laboratory
The Valley Hospital
Reference Values
0.5-2.0 mmol/L
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83605