Lactate

Synonym(s)	Lact, Lactic Acid
Tube/Container Type	Arterial - 1 mL in blood gas syringe : See useful information below for alternate acceptable sample types.
	0.5 mL in blood gas syringe or capillary blood gas tube - contact Paediatrics
Sample Type
Registration Code	ABG - When blood gas syringe is received register LACT - if Dark Green tube is received.
Add-on conditions	Due to limited stability, SAMPLE MUST ARRIVE IN THE LABORATORY WITHIN 15mins after collection.
Test Availability	Mon - Sun, 24 hours
Turnaround Time	Hastings 30 min / Central HB 1 hour / Wairoa 1 hour
Where analysed	Hastings
Department	Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
Deletion Code	3839
Useful Information	Alternate specimen types include; Dark green Lithium heparin (NON-gel), Light green Li Hep (Barricor/PST), Red/Orange Serum tube Click Here
Measurement Uncertainty	Available upon request