Lactic Acid Arterial

Test ID: LACTA

CPT code: 83605
LOINC: 2524-7
Specimen Type: PLASMA GRAY TOP
Frequency: Setup: Daily; TAT <24hrs Instructions: 0.5mL plasma from Gray top drawn on ice. Must be drawn by someone
trained in arterial puncture. Separate ASAP and refrigerate.
Text: Evaluate metabolic acidosis, hypoperfusion, hypoxia, shock, congestive
heart failure, dehydration, ketoacidosis, etc.
Methodology: ENZYMATIC

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