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Lactate/Pyruvate Studies
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| Test Code(s): |
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LPS / HCLPS
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| CPT Code(s): |
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84379, 83918, 82139, 82543, 80500
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| Testing Site: |
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Testing will be sent to an approved reference laboratory.
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Specimen Requirements
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Blood
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| Collection Container: |
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Preferred: Red top
Also Acceptable:
Lavender top
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: 4 mL
Pediatrics: 1 mL
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Serum
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| Volume Required: |
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Preferred: 1 mL
Pediatrics: 0.4 mL
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220) as soon as possible.
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| Outreach Specimen Transport: |
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Transport frozen specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220) on dry ice.
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| Stability: |
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Ambient: Not acceptable
Refrigerated: Not acceptable
Frozen: Acceptable
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Interpretation
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