D LACTATE Used for Dx D Lactate acidosis only.
| Synonyms: | Use for Dx of D Lactate acidosis only. For Lactic acid test order LACT |
| Computer Code: | (MDLACT) |
| Specimen Collection: | 5 mL blood (grey (potassium oxalate/sodium fluoride) top tube. Deliver immediately to Special Chemistry. |
| Minimum Volume: | 1.5 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Centrifuge immediately, freeze. Min. 0.55 mL plasma. |
| Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | N/A |
| Routine TAT: | 14 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 83605 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |