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Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | LACWB |
| EPIC | LAB11415 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
The evaluation of clinical conditions related to tissue hypoxia; diabetes mellitus and metabolic acidosis
Method Name
Spectrophotometry (SP)
Reference Values
0.5 – 2.0 mmol/L
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 Day
Available Stat
Specimen Type
Whole blood
Preferred Container
Site dependent
All MMC sites (Portland, Biddeford, Sanford)
Dark Green Top Tube (Lithium Heparin)
Franklin
Dark Green Top Tube (Sodium Heparin)
Preferred Volume
Whole Blood: 1 mL (Container is site dependent)
Minimum Volume
Whole Blood: 0.25 mL (microtainer only for minimum volumes - Container is site dependent)
Specimen Collection and Handling
This applies to venipuncture samples only.
1. Draw blood in a site accepted tube. DO NOT USE A TOURNIQUET DURING COLLECTION.
2. Deliver specimen to the lab as soon as possible. Ice slurry is not needed.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Frozen: Do Not Freeze
Room Temp: 30 minutes
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
All sites:
Heparinized Syringe
MMC Biddeford only:
Dark Green Top Tube (Sodium Heparin)
Add On Capable
Yes, for select tests.
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 83605 | Lactate (Lactic Acid), Quantitative |
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
LOINC Code Information
2524-7
Keywords
LACTATE
LACTIC ACID
Rejection Information
Plasma Separator Tube (PST)
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Red Top Tube
Orange Top Tube (Rapid clot serum)