Pyruvate/lactate ratio, Blood

Department

Specialist Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

PYRU

Synonyms

Lactate/Pyruvate ratio Blood
Pyruvate Blood

Turnaround Time

4 weeks

Test Code

3478

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lactate Pyruvate
• please_refer_to_additional_requiremets

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lactate Pyruvate
• please_refer_to_additional_requiremets

Pre-testing Requirements

Patient should be unstressed and resting

Additional Specimen Information

Sample Collection Protocol - Pyruvate/Lactate Ratio

Aliquot Instructions

Transport to Lab

Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Re-weigh and record weight of L/P tube with blood added but without labNo attached

Reference Intervals

Non fasting reference:

Pyruvate  30 – 165 umol/L

Lactate     <1.8 mmol/L

L/P ratio  <15

Test Method

Enzymatic

Non-Funded Test Cost

$71.09 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

3478

Tubes are weighed before and after blood addition. TAKE CARE not to spill any of the ACID fluid inside (IF SPILT WIPE UP AND DILUTE FLUID WITH WATER - DISCARD TUBE, WASH HANDS). Samples can be put in Paediatric/Specialist Lab fridge box.
After hours testing by arrangement with Pathologist

Contact Information

Enquiry Form