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Test Code SEPLAC Sepsis Lactate

Additional Codes

If result is >2.0, a second sepsis lactate will be ordered for 2 hours after the original result is verified

Alias

Lactate

Lactic Acid

Collection Method

Venous Collection

Container

Light Green Lithium Heparin tube

Instructions/Special Handling

On ice

Preferred Specimen

No Gel Dark Green (Lithium Heparin) Plasma

Acceptable Specimes

  • Plasma
    • Dark Green lithium heparin
    • ABG syringe

Units

mmol/L

Reference Ranges

Normal Range:  0.7 - 2.0 mmol/L

Critical Values

>/= 4.0 mmol?L

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis N/A
Icterus N/A
Lipemia N/A
Other QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type, Clotted

 

Specimen Stability

Ambient (15-25°C) 30 Minutes
Refrigerated (2-8°C) 1 hour (on ice)
Frozen (-20°C) N/A

 

Performing Site

Boone Health Laboratory

Performance Information

Days/Times Performed Daily 24/7
Expected Turn around Time Same day
Methodology/Method Description GEMs - Amperometric biosensor

CPT Code(s)

83605

Panel Components

N/A