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Test Code WBLA Lactic Acid, Whole Blood

Additional Codes

Hospital Ordering Code
LAB730  WHOLE BLOOD LACTIC ACID 

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Dark Green, no gel (Li Heparin)

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Collect specimen without using a tourniquet.  Analyze within 30 minutes.

Performing Laboratory

Unity Point-Sioux City-Chemistry

CPT

83605

Methodology

Enzymatic Colorimetric

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily