Test Code LAC Lactate

Important Note

STAT test; must be drawn at NOCH.

North Ottawa Community Hospital

Container/Tube: Gray top (potassium oxalate/sodium fluoride)

Specimen Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Plasma must be removed from cells within 15 min. of draw

2. Avoid hemolysis

Rejection: <2.0 mL in tube

0.4-2.0 mmol/L

Monday through Sunday

Colorimetric

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