Test Code LA Lactic Acid, Plasma

Performing Laboratory

Chilton Hospital Laboratory-Chemistry

Colorimetric

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Grey top (potassium oxalate/sodium fluoride)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Collection Instructions:

1. Fasting.

2. Patient should be in a resting state (no exercise) and should not be on any intravenous infusion that would affect the acid-base balance.

3. Avoid the use of a tourniquet and hand clenching.

0.7-2.1 mmol/L

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Turnaround Time:

Routine-3 hours