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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)