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Epic EAP: LAB6149
Epic Description: LACTIC ACID, BODY FLUID (REFERENCE LAB)
Collection Limitations
Place immediately on ice.
Specimen Type
Body Fluid
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Sterile Container |
1.0 mL | 0.2 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Collect body fluid on ice. Centrifuge and separate to remove cellular material. Transfer 1.0 mL of body fluid to a plastic transport tube. Indicate type of body fluid on tube. Transport frozen on dry ice. Store frozen if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
Body Fluid
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.2 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: ARUP Laboratories, Referral code: 20504
Assay Frequency
Sunday – Saturday
Routine Turnaround Time
3 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Collect body fluid on ice. Centrifuge and separate to remove cellular material. Transfer 1 ml of body fluid to a plastic transport tube. Indicate type of body fluid on tube. Store frozen if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
83605