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Additional Codes
LAB95
Methodology
Widely used as a measure of “oxygen debt”; provides an index of severity of circulatory failure. The accumulation of lactic acid is a recognized cause of metabolic acidosis. Serial measurements required as part of sepsis protocol.
Performing Laboratory
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Chemistry
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must arrive to the lab within 15 minutes of draw.
Container/Tube: Grey sodium fluoride tube
Specimen: Full tube
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: Specimen must be placed on wet ice immediately.
Reference Values
0.4-2.0 mmol/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday