Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Lactate
Alias or Abbreviation:Lactic acid
Accreditation:UKAS Accredited ISO15189:2022, on scope
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Lower Reference Range Limit:0.6 mmol/L
Upper Reference Range Limit:2.5 mmol/L
Minimum Sample Volume:0.5 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:4hrs from receipt
Test Code:LACT
Sample Type:
Fluoride Oxalate EDTA Tube (Grey top)Maximum Add on Time:Same day only
Collection Conditions / Other Information:Patients undergoing treatment with N- acetyl cysteine may have falsely depressed lactate results (~30% reduction at the start, falling to ~5% reduction at the end of the standard 21 hour intravenous regimen).
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Site Sample Tested:All acute sites
Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266
