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Test Code LAB6957 Lactic Acid ED

Important Note

NOTE: This test is for the whole blood lactic acid for the Emergency Department only. For the conventional Lactic Acid test see LAB95

Useful For

Use: Measurements of lactic acid are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of lactic acidosis (abnormally high acidity in the blood).  Typically, patients with lactic acidosis and congestive heart failure or severe anemia show poor tissue oxygenation (hypoxia).  Patients with lactic acidosis and diabetes mellitus, renal failure or liver disease usually do not show evidence of hypoxia.

Performing Laboratory

  • Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center
  • Asante Three Rivers Medical Center
  • Asante Ashland Community Hospital

 

Performing Department

Chemistry

Specimen Required

Do not allow patient to pump or clench fist while drawing.

 

Emergency Department: Draw a Lithium Heparin Dark Green Top tube

Plain Lithium Heparin Dark Green top tube

 

Place specimen on ice immediately after collection and then transport to the lab immediately.

 

Do not centrifuge.

Specimen Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen is stable for 30 minutes after collection when stored on wet ice.

Day(s) Performed

Only performed STAT – 15 Minutes after receipt of specimen in the lab

Method Name

Direct Ion Selective Electrode

Epoc device at ACH is measured via amperometry

CPT Code Information

83605 Lactate (lactic acid)

Billing Code

2050789