Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Organization:	Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Test Name/Synonym:	Lactate, Blood - South Zone
Alternate Test Name/Synonym:	Lactic Acid - South Zone
Test Code:	LACVL
Primary Container:	Plastic 4.0 mL Lithium Heparin No Gel (DARK GREEN)
Specimen Collection Requirements:	Specimen tube must be full Avoid strenuous exercise on the day of collection. If patient sweating/breathing hard due to exercise, have them rest 30 minutes if possible. Rural: i-Stat can use either Heparin with or without gel.
Processing:	Storage: Room Temperature Transport to lab immediately Testing to begin within 15 minutes of collection.
Testing Schedule:	Test performed on a daily basis.

Testing Area:	Chemistry

Performing Site:	Bassano Health Centre, Bow Island Health Centre, Brooks Health Centre, Cardston Hospital, Chinook Regional Hospital, Crowsnest Pass Hospital, Fort Macleod Hospital, Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, Milk River Hospital, Oyen Big Country Hospital, Pincher Creek Hospital, Raymond Hospital, Taber Hospital
Additional Test Information:	Test is included in BGVL panel.

Last Updated On:	Tuesday, January 4, 2022