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Lactate, CSF

Message
Performing Lab: Regions


Test Code
RH0138


Alias/See Also
Sunquest: CSFLA


CPT Codes
83605

Includes
Source, CSF Lactate


Preferred Specimen
0.2 mL CSF


Minimum Volume
0.1 mL


Instructions
Processing:
Centrifuge specimens containing cells at room temperature. Aliquot and store refrigerated.


Transport Container
Sterile container


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Not Recommended
Refrigerated: 14 weeks
Frozen: 1 month


Methodology
Colorimetric

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Same day.


Limitations
The use of this assay to monitor or diagnose patients has not been approved for this specimen type by the FDA or manufacturer of this assay.


Reference Range
1.3 - 3.23 mmol/L




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