Pyruvic Acid (Pyruvate), Blood
Use
Pyruvate testing is used to evaluate metabolic disturbances, particularly pyruvic acidosis, and may assist in assessing aerobic metabolism disorders. It provides insight into cellular metabolic status by measuring pyruvic acid levels in blood. This test is used under CLIA regulated settings for clinical diagnostic purposes.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Methodology
Automated Analyzer (Clinical Chemistry)
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
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Specimen
Other
Volume
4 mL whole blood
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
EDTA (lavender-top), sodium or lithium heparin (green-top), or fluoride oxalate (gray-top) tube plus equal volume of pre-chilled 7% or 8% Perchloric Acid
Collection Instructions
Collect whole blood, immediately mix 1:1 with ice-cold 7% or 8% perchloric acid, let stand 10 minutes, centrifuge, separate supernatant.
Storage Instructions
Submit refrigerated (2–8 °C).
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | 30 days |
| Frozen | 90 days |