PYRUVIC ACID
Order Code ID
1309
Test Description
Test Description >>
Abbreviation
Alias
Specimen Description
Supernatant
Container Type
Sodium or Lith Green
CPT Code
84210
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Turnaround Time
2 - 3 Days
Minimum Volume
2.0 mL
LOINC
14121-8
LOINC Description
Pyruvate
Handling/Draw Instructions
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 2 days; Frozen: 4 weeks. Rejection Criteria: If less than 1 mL of blood is added to collection tube, pH of the supernatant will be too low for testing.
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