Lactic Acid, Whole Blood

Test Name

Lactic Acid, Whole Blood

Alternate Description

Lactate

Lab Section

Chemistry

Fluid Type

Venous Whole Blood

Container Whole Blood Required

Heparinized syringe on ice or (gel/non-gel) lithium heparin tube

Summary Test Name

Lactic Acid, Whole Blood

Minimum Volume

1.0 ml

Stat Availability

24 hours a day, seven days a week

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

24 hours a day, seven days a week

Reference Value

Venous samples – 0.6 – 1.8 mmol/L