Test Code BFLA Lactic Acid, Body Fluid, ARUP #0020504

Important Note

**Acceptable fluids: Peritoneal or synovial fluid. Specimen source must be provided.**

Infectious

ARUP TEST CODE:

0020504

MEDITECH MNEMONIC:

BFLA

**Centrifuge fluid to remove cellular material

Specimen:

1mL body fluid aliquot-cannot share with other tests

Minumim Volume:

0.2mL body fluid aliquot (volume does not include repeat or reflex testing)

Reject: Specimen types other than those listed. Hemolyzed specimen.

Transport Container:

Transport Tube

Preferred Transport Temperature:

Frozen

Specimen Stability:

Ambient: unacceptable

Refrigerated: 14 days

Frozen: 1 month

Setup Schedule:

SUN-SAT

ARUP Laboratories

500 Chipeta Way

Salt Lake City, Utah 84108