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Epic Code LAB187 Lactic Acid, Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)

Test Name Alias

Lactic Acid CSF | Lactate CSF | 4083

Interface Order Alias

10413

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: CSF
Container/Tube: Sterile transport tube
Minimum volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and analyze specimen immediately upon arrival to lab

Lab Staff Instructions

Lab Central Staff: All CSF specimens to Hematology first.

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 3 hours

Refrigerate: 24 hours

Frozen: freeze for longer storage

Laboratory Retention: 7 days

Test Frequency

Available 24 hours, usual TAT 1 day.

Reference Range

0 – 2.0 mmol/L

Performing Department

Chemistry

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Enzymatic-colorimetric

CPT

83605

CDM Code

3018360501

Epic Test ID

1230100869

LOINC

Lactic Acid CSF: 2520-5

Reviewed Date

3/7/2024