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Pyruvate, CSF [38363X]
MessageIf CJD is suspected - please contact the Laboratory.
This test is currently only available in BHS CPRS. If you are a Bedford provider and wish to see this test offered in Bedford CPRS- please contact the Bedford Laboratory.
Testing performed at Quest Diagnostics.
This test is currently only available in BHS CPRS. If you are a Bedford provider and wish to see this test offered in Bedford CPRS- please contact the Bedford Laboratory.
Testing performed at Quest Diagnostics.
Test Code
PYRUVATE, CSF PANEL (Q)
CPT Codes
84210
Preferred Specimen
2 mL CSF
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Tubes generally supplied in spinal fluid kits are not designed for specimen transport. To avoid leakage, transfer fluid aseptically into a sterile plastic concical tube. Freeze specimen immediately.
Place in specimen bag with "Frozen Specimen" label applied and transport frozen. If specimen is not clear or contains blood, centrifuge and separate supernatant fluid before freezing.
Place in specimen bag with "Frozen Specimen" label applied and transport frozen. If specimen is not clear or contains blood, centrifuge and separate supernatant fluid before freezing.
Transport Container
Sterile Conical Tube, leak-proof
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 6 months
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 6 months
Methodology
Enzymatic
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat a.m.; Report available: Same day
Reference Range
0.50-1.70 mg/dL
Last Updated: September 24, 2014
