Test Code LA Lactic Acid, Blood

Important Note

Sample should not be drawn at any offsite locations.

For outpatients, this test must be collected at the Valley Health System- Ridgewood Campus Outpatient Laboratory only.

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.

On ice

The Valley Hospital

0.5-2.0 mmol/L

83605