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Test Code LACB1 Lactate for Sepsis with Reflex, Blood


Ordering Guidance


This test does not measure D-lactate, an uncommon, often undiagnosed cause of lactic acidosis. For assessment of D-lactate levels, see DLAC / D-Lactate, Plasma or DLAU / D-Lactate, Urine.


Useful For

Diagnosing and monitoring patients with lactic acidosis

 

Screening high-risk patients for sepsis or septic shock

Testing Algorithm

If the initial lactate value is greater than or equal to 2.0 mmol/L, then an additional lactate will be ordered to be collected 3 hours later and performed at an additional charge.

Method Name

Amperometry

Reporting Name

Lactate for Sepsis with Reflex, B

Specimen Type

Whole Blood Li Heparin

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Whole Blood Li Heparin  

Reject Due To

Clotted specimen
Presence of air in specimen		 Reject

Reference Values

0-2 months: ≤3.3 mmol/L

3-24 months: ≤3.1 mmol/L

25 months-18 years: ≤2.2 mmol/L

>18 years: 0.5-2.2 mmol/L

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 day

Performing Laboratory

MCHS- Mankato

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

83605

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
LACB1 Lactate for Sepsis with Reflex, B 32693-4

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
LACB1 Lactate for Sepsis with Reflex, B 32693-4