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Lactate, plasma

Test Code:

BC0200

Synonym(s):

Specimen Container

Fluoride oxalate tube (adult)
Fluoride oxalate microtube (paeds)

Specimen Requirement

Whole Blood
Adult: 2 mL
Paedictrics: 0.4 mL


Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the anticoagulant is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.

Specimen Storage / Transport

Place this in a biohazard specimen bag and immerse this bag into another bag with crushed ice. Send immediately to Lab.

Method

 

Orderable as STAT?

Yes

Turn Around Time

Average 1 hr (30 mins - 1.5 hrs)

Reference Value(s)

0.5 - 2.2 mmol/L

Testing Laboratory Location

KKH

Laboratory

Clinical Chemistry

Contact Number

6394 1383

Day and Time Performed

Daily, 24 hrs

Orderable on CPOE?

Yes

Additional Information

Critical value: > 4.0 mmol/L

Change History Notes

Others

Keywords

Lactate, plasma BC0200
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