Pyruvate, CSF

Test Code

4101

Quest Code

38363

Alias/See Also

Quest 38363; Sunquest: PYRC

CPT Codes
84210

Preferred Specimen

2 mL frozen CSF

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Transport Container

Plastic screw-cap vial

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 6 months

Methodology
Enzymatic

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

a.m. Mon, Wed, Fri

Report Available

Next day at performing lab

Reference Range

0.50-1.70 mg/dL

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA

14225 Newbrook Drive

Chantilly, VA 20151-2228

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