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Orderable Name Lactic w/reflex Lactic Acid (Sepsis) with reflex

Important Note

Lactic Acid >2.0 will reflex to repeat Lactic Acid level in 3 hours

Specimen Type

Blood

Minimum Requirements

65 mcg/L

Container Type/Storage

Dark Green, Sodium Heparin

Methodology

Amperometry Method

Special Handling

Transport ASAP

Must be received in Laboratory within 30 minutes of collection

STAT Turnaround Time

1 Hour

Routine Turnaround Time

Daily

Reference Range

 0.2-2.0 mmol/L

CPT

83605