Lactate; Pyruvate; Lactate/Pyruvate Ratio
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Lactate-Pyruvate, Whole Blood
Test ID: LACPYR WB
Test
Method
Enzymatic
Report Includes
Specimens
Whole Blood
Test Location
London Health Sciences Centre, 339 Windermere Road, London ON N6A 5A5
Test Version
1-May-2025
Specimen
Specimens
Whole Blood
Collection Containers
Green top (lithium or sodium heparin)
Sample Volume
0.5 mL
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Blood must be added to PCA immediately after collection in order to minimize
degradation of metabolites.
Handling Information
Pipette 0.5 mL of freshly drawn whole blood from Green top tube (on ice) into cold pyruvate tube containing 1 mL of 8% perchloric acid. Mix and spin in cold centrifuge. Aliquot supernatant into clean transport tube. Re-spin in cold centrifuge and remove supernatant into another clean transport container. Freeze immediately at -20°C.
Stability
| Frozen | Frozen |
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Additional Stability Information
Frozen Strictly Required.
Test Version
1-May-2025
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Enzymatic
Turnaround Time
15 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyruvate | mmol/L |
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| Lactate | mmol/L |
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| Lactate-Pyruvate Ratio |
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Test Location
London Health Sciences Centre, 339 Windermere Road, London ON N6A 5A5
Test Version
1-May-2025
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| LACPYR WB | 66097Pyruvate,B | mmol/L |
| 66098Lactate,B | mmol/L | |
| 66099Lactate/Pyruvate Ratio,B |
Test Version
1-May-2025