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HelpTest Code LAB2029 Lactic Acid, Fluid (Other than spinal fluid)
Collection:
Specimen: Fluid (specify fluid type on lab request)
Container: Plain Tube on ice
Volume: Minimum 1 mL
Stability:
Place on ice immediately and send specimen to Lab within 20 minutes of collection. If specimen cannot be delivered to lab within 20 minutes of collection, centrifuge, pour off supernatant and refrigerate or freeze for transportation to the lab. Once supernatant is separated from cells:
Refrigerated (preferred): 3 Days
Frozen: 3 Days
Turn Around Time (TAT):
Routine / STAT: 1 hour
Test Availability:
24 hours a day / 7 days a week
Reference Interval:
Interpretation by physician
Interpretive Data:
Disclaimer: There are no reference ranges established for this laboratory specimen type. The laboratory excluded the matrix interface affecting body fluid testing. Full performance characteristics of each test were not validated. Interpret with caution.
This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by the Medical University of South Carolina Hospital Authority in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Additional Test Codes
LAC F
Performing Laboratory Section
Chemistry / UMC MAIN LABORATORY