Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Lactate
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

LACT

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Fluoride Oxalate

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:

Daily

Additional Notes:

Reference Interval: 0.5 — 2.2 mmol/L

Performed on Abbott Alinity.

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