Lactate/Pyruvate Ratio
Test Information
Test Name
Lactate/Pyruvate Ratio
Preferred Specimen
Whole blood in special L/Pyr tube at bedside
Testing Location
Referral
Turn Around Time
4 weeks
Collection Information
Main Lab Only
Yes
Availability
Only available for BOP Hospital
Preparation
- Patient should be unstressed and resting
Processing Information
Registration Code
LP
Notes
- DO NOT refrigerate
- DO NOT centrifuge
- Biochemistry to re-weigh and record weight of L/P tube with blood added but without barcode attached
Site Specific Notes
- Waikato
Refer patient to Waikato Hospital Laboratory 0800 452 283
- Tauranga
Community patient - Refer to Waikato Hospital Laboratory 0800 452 283
- Whakatane
Refer patient to Waikato Hospital Laboratory 0800 452 283
- Rotorua
Refer patient to Waikato Hospital Laboratory 0800 452 283
- Taupo
Refer patient to Waikato Hospital Laboratory 0800 452 283
External Referral Information
Referral Location
Canterbury Health Laboratory (via WHL)
External Lab Website