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Lactate/Lactic Acid, Plasma
Z76
Methodology: | Enzymatic |
Performed: | Mon-Fri |
Reported: | 1-4 days from receipt of specimen. |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: The patient should be at rest before collecting the sample. Movement of hand or arm should be avoided. Collect: Gray (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate) – 2 ml plasma. Specimen Preparation: Centrifuge sample and separate plasma from cells within 15 minutes of collection. Transfer plasma to a plastic transport tube and clearly label as plasma from a sodium fluoride/potassium-oxalate. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Stability: After separation from cells: Room temperature : 8 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 month NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing Lab SUNRISE MEDICAL LABORATORIES |
CPT Code(s): | 83605 |