Test Catalog

LACTIC ACID

Department:

CL. CHEMISTRY

Source:

BLOOD

Specimen Volume:

(3-5 ML)

Prefered Top:

GREY (NA FLOURIDE) FOR PLASMA PLAIN CONTAINER FOR CSF SAMPLE

Alternative Top:

N/A

Special Instruction For Specimen Collection & Handling:

N/A

Specimen Storage & Transportation Condition:

FOR CSF SAMPLE 18-25OC FOR 3 HOURS 2-8OC AFTER 3 HOURS - 24 HOURS -20OC FOR UPTO 2 MONTHS FOR PLASMA 18-25OC FOR 8 HOURS 2-8OC AFTER 8 HOURS TO 7 DAYS

Instrument/Methdology:

ROCHE COBAS /SPECTROPHOTOMETRY

Turn Around Time (TAT):

6 (Hour/s)

Intend Use:

TO DETECT HIGH LEVELS OF LACTATE IN THE BLOOD, WHICH MAY BE AN INDICATION OF LACK OF OXYGEN (HYPOXIA)