Test Code LAC Lactic Acid
Performing Laboratory
Central Vermont Medical Center
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lithium Heparin Plasma PST
Acceptable: Plasma (grey) or Lithium Heparin
Collection Instructions:
1. Fasting preferred.
2. Patient should be at complete rest during draw.
3. Place specimen on ice within 15 minutes of draw.
Volume
1 ml
Specimen Stability
Refrig: 24 hrs (if plasma if removed from cells)
Frozen: 1 month
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Specimen Type
Plasma
Container
Plasma (GREY)