Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
Methodology
Enzymatic
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Peritoneal or synovial fluid.
Centrifuge and separate to remove cellular material. Transport 1 mL Peritoneal or synovial fluid in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)
Frozen.
Specimens other than those listed.
Indicate source on test request form. Cannot be shared. If multiple tests are ordered separate specimens are required.
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
None established
Interpretive Data
Reference ranges for this assay have not been established for body fluid. Results should be interpreted in comparison to the lactic acid concentration in blood and in conjunction with clinical context.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Modified FDA
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
83605
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0020504 | Lactic Acid, Body Fluid | 14165-5 |
0097114 | SR Source | 31208-2 |
Aliases
- Lactate
- Lactic Acid, BF