LACTIC ACID PLASMA
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: LAC
UPHSM LIS Test #: 276
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 10 min
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 276
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 10 min
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 0.5 ml plasma
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Plasma (Grey or Green Top)
Collection Info:
Minimum of 0.5 mL of Na Fluoride (preferred) or Li Heparin plasma however precautions must be taken to retard glycolysis by keeping the whole blood on ice. Patient should be at complete rest. Do not use tourniquet. Centrifuge and separate immediately. Refrigerate specimen after collection.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Plasma (Grey or Green Top)
Collection Info:
Minimum of 0.5 mL of Na Fluoride (preferred) or Li Heparin plasma however precautions must be taken to retard glycolysis by keeping the whole blood on ice. Patient should be at complete rest. Do not use tourniquet. Centrifuge and separate immediately. Refrigerate specimen after collection.
Methods
Colorimetric
CPT Codes
83605
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
0.7 - 2.1 mmol/L
