Order Code LABCBLA Lactic Acid, Cord Blood (POCT)
Additional Codes
Test Name in EPIC |
EPIC Test Code |
Mnemonic |
RV LACTIC ACID, CORD BLOOD |
LABCBLA |
LA CB
|
Useful For
Used in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions which are characterized by increased amounts of lactate in cord blood.
Specimen Requirements
Special Note: Collect specimen in a heparinized syringe. Remove needle and cap to prevent exposure to air. Immediately send to laboratory.
Specimen Type: Heparinized syringe
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Heparinized syringe, NOT on ice
Acceptable: Heparinized syringe, on ice
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Stability
Special Note: Transport ASAP to laboratory. Centrifuge and remove the plasma from the cellular material wihtin 15 minutes of collection.
Specimen Type | Temperature | Stability |
Heparinized syringe | Ambient (preferred) | 30 minutes |
Ambient, On wet ice | 30 minutes | |
Reference Values
No established reference range
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory
Methodology
Colorimetric
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83605