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