Modality

BC

Location

5th Floor Annexe Bldg.              

Test Name

Lactate

Test Code

F057

Test Status

Active

Nature of Specimen

Plasma K-Oxalate, Fluoride

Quantity Required

2 ml  blood

Type of Container

Blood Collection Tube Red / Yellow Top

Method Used

PAP

Collection Instruction

Refer Primary Sample Collection Manual  for internal use only

Patient Instruction

Not  Applicable

Transport Instruction for Refereal patients

Within 2hrs of collection. ( Temp to be maintained between 2-8°C)

Dept. Acceptance Time

Monday to Sunday 24 hours

Turn Around Time

5 hours for routine samples,

2 hours for stat samples

Time for Additional Examination

Not Applicable

Sample Storage After Reporting

24 hours  at 2-8°C

Resource Person for Report Status

HOD 

Telephone

24177000

Extension

7251/7252/4339/ 4351 /4352 /4353

Test Schedule

24 hours

Use

For scepticemic critically ill patients.