ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Lactic Acid, Body Fluid : 0020504

Mnemonic: LA-FL

Methodology: Enzymatic
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect: Body fluid. Collect on ice.

Specimen Preparation: Separate and ship supernatant. Centrifuge and separate to remove cellular material. Transport 1 mL body fluid. (Min: 0.2 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.


Remarks: Indicate source on test request form.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cellular material: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 month

Reference Interval:
None established
CPT Code(s): 83605
Cross References: Lactate (Lactic Acid, Body Fluid)