Test Information:
Lactate is used in diagnosing and monitoring patients with lactic acidosis. Increased levels is seen in shock, pneumonia, and congestive heart failure. Lactic acidosis may also occur in renal failure and leukemia.
Specimen Container:
Gray Top Tube (Sodium Flouride)
Specimen Type:
Plasma
Required Volume:
4 mL
Patient Preparation:
Patients should avoid exercise of the hand or arm immediately before and during the procedure.
Notes:
Venous specimen should be obtained without the use of a tourniquet or immediately after the tourniquet has been applied. Patients should avoid exercise of the hand or arm immediately before and during the procedure.
- Separate the plasma from the cells within 15 minutes of collection
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8°C
Stability: 14 days - Storage: 15 to 25°C
Stability: 8 hours
FREEZE ONLY ONCE!
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2°C to 8°C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily
Results Availability:
Within 4 hours