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Test Code LAB187 Lactic Acid, Spinal Fluid

Collection:

Specimen: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)

Container: Spinal Fluid collection tube on ice

Volume: Minimum 0.5 mL

Stability:

Place on ice immediately and send specimen to Lab within 20 minutes of collection. If specimen cannot be delivered to lab within 20 minutes of collection, centrifuge, pour off supernatant and freeze for transportation to the lab.  Once supernatant is separated from cells:

 

Refrigerated (preferred): 3 Days

Frozen: 3 Days

Turn Around Time (TAT):

ROUTINE / STAT: 1 hour

Test Availability:

24 hours a day / 7 days a week / STAT available

Reference Interval:

1.1 - 2.4 mmol/L

Additional Test Codes

LAC CSF

Performing Laboratory Section

Chemistry / UMC MAIN LABORATORY