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General
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Clinical Use:
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To help detect hypoxia(Oxygen deficiency) and other conditions that can cause production or insufficient clearing of lactate from the blood.
Test is performed POC at KEMH. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Lactic Acid (Arterial), |
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Code:
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ABL |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Deliver sample to laboratory immediately following collection.
Sample must reach laboratory within 20 minutes of collection. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Venous, Arterial, Capillary
Age
<3d <4.0
3d to 120y <2.0
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Blood Gas Syringe (SYRINGE), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Process sample immediately on arrival in laboratory. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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Stability:
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20 minutes ambient |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Tested on site. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Core |
Biochemistry |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8140 |
| Core |
Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4093 |
| Core |
Biochemistry |
Royal Perth Hospital |
9224 1176 |
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Last Updated : 02-11-2022 08:24 |