LACTATE WB A
Lactate, Arterial Blood
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2265
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Green top (heparin) tube or lithium heparin blood gas syringe
Specimen Type:
Whole blood (arterial)
Preferred Volume:
4 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. Ensure there are no air bubbles in the syringe after drawing the specimen.
2. Transport immediately to the laboratory.
3. The specimen must arrive in the lab within 30 minutes of collection or 1 hour if placed on ice.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature - ≤ 30 minutes post collection
Specimen placed on ice – > 30 min to 1 hour post collection
Specimen placed on ice – > 30 min to 1 hour post collection
CPT Codes:
83605 - Lactate Whole Blood (EAP 30044112)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Reference Ranges:
0 up to 3 years:
0.6 - 3.2
mmol/L
≥ 3 years:
0.0 - 1.2
mmol/L
Notes:
Critical Value: ≥ 4.0 mmol/L