Akron Children's Logo
Skip to main content
Close Tools Menu Icon

Operator:

330-543-1000

Questions or Referrals:
ASK CHILDREN‘S

Close Phone Menu Icon
Akron Children's > For Healthcare Professionals > Lab Tests : Akron | Mahoning Valley

Lactic Acid

PATIENT INFO
Patient Name:
Medical Record #:
BD:       /      /         Sex:   F   M

PHYSICIAN INFO
Physician Name :
Address:
Ph: (      )      -          Fax: (      )      -       
Additional Report to:
Ph: (      )      -          Fax: (      )      -       

TESTS REQUESTED
Test Name: ICD9 Code: (required)
1. Lactic Acid  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  

SPECIMEN INFO
Collection Date & Time:
Collected By:
Hospital:
Test ID :
LA
Test Workstation :
MACH3
Specimen Type:
Blood
Tube Type:
Grey top (Na-Fluoride/K-oxalate or Na-Fluoride/Na-heparin) tube
Collection Volume:
1.5 mL macrotainer
Minimum Volume:
1.5 mL macrotainer
Preferred Volume:
500 uL macrotainer
Cause for Rejection:
Specimen not collected on ice
Storage:
Send to lab immediately on ice or separate plasma within 15 minutes of collection and send Refrigerated; Storage: Room Temp: 8 hours; Refrigerated:
Availability:
24 Hours/day, 7 days/week
Methodology:
Roche-Enzymatic, colorimetric method
Special Instructions:
Centrifuge within 15 minutes of collecting specimen. Avoid the use of a tourniquet if possible.
Lab/Phone:
330-746-9623
TAT:
1 hour
Additional Info:
reference range: 0.5-2.2 mmol/L
CPT Code:
83605
Synonyms:
Lactate

Back to top of page

By using this site, you consent to our use of cookies. To learn more, read our privacy policy.