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Pyruvate - Blood

Source Blood
Mnemonic Blood: BGLBL

BGL Test Name Prompt: Pyruvate
Specimen Requirements

1 x 2 mL grey top sodium fluoride whole blood

Minimum 0.5 mL whole blood

Patient must be fasting for 4 hours (including discontinuation of IV dextrose) and must be at rest for 30 minutes prior to collection.

Blood must be drawn WITHOUT a tourniquet.

This test must be ordered in conjunction with Lactate - Blood, with both tests performed on the same sample.

This test must be booked at the ACH Biochemical Genetics Lab (403-955-7379) at least 24 hours in advance and collected at ACH with a member of the ACH Biochemical Genetics lab present. ACH Calgary Laboratory Services collection staff are also required to collect sample and must be booked by calling 403-955-7244. Should collection be required at a site other than ACH, contact Dr. FF Snyder at 403-955-7380 (or 403-955-7211 after hours).
 

Specimen Handling
Additional Information Send a copy of the requisition with the specimen.

Test will NOT be performed if patient has NOT had a previous elevated blood lactate level.
 
Testing Location ACH Biochemical Genetics Lab
Testing Frequency Upon request
Alternate Name(s) Lactate/Pyruvate Ratio - Blood; L/P Ratio - Blood
Reference Interval Provided on test report.