Test Code LACTIC Lactic Acid ( L-Lactate), Blood
Additional Codes
Epic Test ID
LAB95
Performing Laboratory
Bronson Laboratory Services-Chemistry
Reference Values
BMH BLH | BBC |
0.7-2.5 mmol/L | 0.5-2.2 mmol/L |
Critical value (automatic call-back): >5.0 mmol/L |
Critical Value : >3.9 mmol/L |
Methodology
Enzymatic measurment of L-Lactate.
Note: This test does not measure D-Lactate, which is associated with gastrointestinal tract bacterial overgrown seen in conditions such as short bowel syndrome. The preferred sample for D-Lactate is urine, and the test is available through our reference lab.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must be processed within 30 minutes of sample collection.
- Patient should avoid exercise 30 minutes before collection.
- If tourniquet is required, it must be applied for less than 1 minute.
Bronson Kalamazoo, Lakeview & South Haven
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Mint Top (PST) or Green
Lithium Heparin tube. Blood gas syringe or heparinized
capillary tube also acceptable.
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL whole blood
Collection Instructions:
- If tourniquet is required, it must be applied for less than 1 minute.
- Invert several times to mix blood.
- Do not centrifuge.
- Ship refrigerated whole blood sample immediately.
- Sample must be processed within 30 minutes of sample collection.
Causes for rejection include: Sample not processed within 30 minutes of collection.
Bronson Battle Creek
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Green Lithium Heparin
tube. Blood gas syringe or heparinized capillary tube also
acceptable.
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL whole blood
Collection Instructions:
- If tourniquet is required, it must be applied for less than 1 minute.
- Invert several times to mix blood.
- Do not centrifuge.
- Sample must be processed within 30 minutes of sample collection.
Causes for rejection include:
Samples collected in mint tube (PST) will be rejected.
Sample not processed within 30 minutes of collection.
Alternate Specimen processing (Kalamazoo only)
- If specimen testing will be delayed, specimen may be centrifuged and plasma separated from the cells within 30 minutes of collection to extend sample integrity for Kalamazoo specimen testing only.
- Plasma is stable for 14 days refrigerated.
Causes for rejection include: Sample not processed to plasma within 30 minutes of collection.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Must be tested as heparinized whole blood.
Sending specimen on ice may help with sample stability, but is
not required.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83605