Lactate, Whole Blood
- LIS Mnemonic: ILAC
Collect
Heparinized Syringe (Lithium heparin)
Volume Required
0.5 ml
Minimum Required
0.3 mL
Transport
Send to lab immediately
Unacceptable conditions
Clotted specimen; transport > 30 minutes; air bubbles in syringe; quantity not sufficient
Days Performed
24/7
Reported
10 Minutes
Reflex Testing
N/A
CPT
83605
Remarks
Indicate collector's full name; collection date/time and site. Deliver via tube sys. or deliver on ice if other transport.
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