Test Code LAC Lactic Acid
Cerner Test Code
LAC
Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Preferred: Gray
Acceptable: GRN PST, Lavender
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 2.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Draw 4.0 mL in a Gray top tube. Place tube on ice until the sample can be centrifuged. Spin and seperate from cells within 30 minutes. Promptly refrigerate or freeze depending on courier pickup. If drawing an alternate specimen type centrifuge, aliquot and freeze.
Stability
Plasma Stability: Refrigerated 24 hrs , Freeze 30 days
Performed Test Frequency
Everyday
CPT(s)
83605
Methodology
lactate oxidase to pyruvate and hydrogen peroxide
Performing Location
MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Chemistry