Lactate, CSF (MISC REF LAB)

Test Code
1230100094


Alias/See Also
LAB187: Lactic Acid, CSF (Medical Neurogenetics) | CSF LACTATE|LACTIC ACID


CPT Codes
83605x1

Preferred Specimen
NON-INTERFACED LABS: CSF 1 (Frozen) Min Vol: 1


Other Acceptable Specimens
NON-INTERFACED LABS: CSF 2: (Frozen) Min Vol: 1
NON-INTERFACED LABS: CSF 3: (Frozen) Min Vol: 1
NON-INTERFACED LABS: CSF 4: (Frozen) Min Vol: 1
NON-INTERFACED LABS: CSF ICE: (Frozen) Min Vol: 1


Instructions
Adults: 6 mL blood, Na Heparin (dark green) tube Pediatric minimum: 2 mL blood, Na Heparin (dark green) tube


Transport Temperature
VOLUME: 6 mL: Adults and children >= 10 years old 4 mL: Children >= 2 and <= 10 years old 2 mL: Children < 2 years old NOTE: For immunocompromised individuals, collect double the recommended blood volume. HANDLING: ? Whole blood samples must be stored at room temperature until packaged for transport ? Specimens must be shipped on the same day as collected LABELING - REQUIRED INFORMATION: ? Patient first name and last name ? Patient date of birth or unique patient identifier (e.g. medical record number) ? Date & time of sample collection


Report Available
NON-INTERFACED LABS
STAT: 14400 min
Routine: 14400 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 14400 min
Life or Death: 14400 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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