Pyruvic Acid, Blood
SoftLab Order Code
PYR
Epic Order Name
Pyruvic Acid, Blood, Mayo, Ref Lab
Epic Order ID
LAB4024
Laboratory
Reflab
Additional Test Information
Sample Type
Whole blood
Collection Container
Special collection tube containing perchloric acid: Call the lab for a tube.
Collecting Volume
1 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1 mL
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated
Patient Preparation
Patient should be fasting for at least 4 hours.
Instructions
Collection Instructions:
1. Special collection tube must be prechilled prior to collection.
2. Draw enough blood directly into syringe to add exactly 1 mL of blood to the prechilled special collection tube.
3. Taking care to not spill any of the preservative, cautiously remove the cap from the tube.
4. Immediately transfer blood, once drawn, to the prechilled, special collection tube, recap, and shake vigorously to mix.
Additional Information:
1. Check expiration date before using.
2. If perchloric acid (preservative) spills, obtain a new, prechilled tube.