Lactate, Blood (Arterial)
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mike_rogers
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March 16, 2010 07:09 AM
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UNC Hospitals McLendon Clinical Laboratories 101 Manning Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514 |
| Tube Type
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| Test ID | LACA | |
| Test Number | 659 | |
| SMS Browse | LACTATE, ARTERIAL WHOLE BLOOD | |
| CPT Code(s) | 83605 | |
| Group/Individual Test | Individual | |
| Laboratory | Blood Gas | |
| Tube Station | 31 | |
| Specimen | Routine: | 1 mL blood/Green Top Tube. See comments |
| micro: | 0.3 mL in TB Syringe w/ Lyophilized Heparin (BG Kit) | |
| Availability | Routine: | 24 hrs/day |
| STAT: | Yes | |
| Turnaround Time | 5 minutes | |
| Reference Range | Normal: | 0.4-1.8 mmol/L |
| Critical: | >5.5 mmol/L | |
| Comments | Deliver Immediately. Place specimen on ice if transport to laboratory is anticipated to exceed 30 minutes. Syringes with needles attached will not be accepted. Syringes may be obtained from Central Distribution. | |
Lactate, Blood (Arterial)
