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Test Code BFLAC Lactic Acid, Body Fluid

Performing Laboratory

Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory

Specimen Required

Test updated May 2016

 

Container/Tube Green Top
Specimen Volume 1.0mL
Minimum Volume 0.5mL

 

Note: Please indicate type of fluid on specimen tube (Ex: Pleural, peritoneal, ascities….)

Specimen Type

Body Fluid

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Specimen Stability

 

Temperature Time Frame
Ambient 15-25°C 3 hours
Refrigerated 2-8°C 24 hours

Day(s) Test Set up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

Reference range has not been established for this specimen type.

Methodology

Colorimetric

CPT Code

83605

Loinc Code

29246-6