A514

Test CODE NAME

A514

Lactic Acid, Body Fluid

Methodology: Enzymatic
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 2-3 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Body fluid - 1 ml fluid. 
Specimen Preparation: Collect on ice. Separate and ship supernatant. Centrifuge and separate to remove cellular material. Transport in a sterile transport container.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen. 
Remarks: Indicate source on test request form. 
Stability: After separation from cellular material: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month 
NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * 
Performing Lab 
ARUP Laboratory
CPT Code(s): 83605