Which of the following specimen requirements is correct for blood lactic and pyruvic acid testing?
A) Specimen should be collected in a plain red top tube and sent to the lab at room temperature).
B) Specimen should be collected in a lavender top tube.
C) Specimen should be collected using a tourniquet and transported at room temperature.
D) Specimen should be collected without a tourniquet, transported on ice and analyzed immediately.

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Blood lactic and pyruvic acid tests require careful handling to prevent changes in the levels of these substances after collection. Using a tourniquet can alter the levels due to localized stasis and muscle activity. Therefore, the specimen should be collected without a tourniquet, transported on ice to slow down metabolism in the sample, and analyzed immediately to ensure accurate results.

Which of the Following Specimen Requirements Is Correct for Blood