Lactic Acid, Body Fluid
Test Mnemonic
BFLACT
CPT Codes
- 83605 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Lactate Body Fluid
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Fluid, peritoneal | Clean container | Frozen | Collect on ice. Centrifuge and separate to remove cellular material. Indicate Source on test request form. Transport 1 mL fluid in a standard transport tube. | |
| 1 mL | Fluid, synovial | Clean container | Frozen | Collect on ice. Centrifuge and separate to remove cellular material. Indicate Source on test request form. Transport 1 mL fluid in a standard transport tube. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
2 - 3 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzymatic |
Reference Range
Special Info
Collect on ice. Centrifuge and separate to remove cellular material. Indicate body fluid source/type on test request form. Unacceptable conditions: Hemolyzed samples or specimen types other than those listed. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Reference ranges for this assay have not been established for body fluid. Results should be interpreted in comparison to the lactic acid concentration in blood and in conjunction with clinical context.