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General
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Clinical Use:
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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:
| Lactate (Venous), |
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Code:
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VLAC |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Sample must reach laboratory within 20 minutes of collection. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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0d to <3d: <4.0 mmol/L
3d to <120y: <2.0 mmol/L
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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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Lithium Heparin, No Gel (DKGNLITH) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Process sample immediately on arrival in laboratory.
Treat sample as irreplaceable.
If a sample other than blood gas is received, please forward sample to the testing department to determine sample suitability. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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500uL |
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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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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 : 25-08-2023 08:22 |