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Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

LACT

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Fluoride Oxalate

Adults Volume or Mass:

3 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Retrospective testing within 7 days

Specimens must be collected without venous stasis.

For non–urgent lactate estimation (e.g. exercise test) consult Clinical Biochemistry (Ext 63554) about sampling and preservation protocol.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Send to lab immediately

Assay Frequency:

24/7

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

66752

Billing Information:

Also MBS Item No. 66755

Additional Notes:

Reference Interval: 0.5 — 2.2 mmol/L

RI Source: Abbott Alinity c Lactic Acid2 kit insert, June 2022