Lactate, CSF
Collection Requirements
Source: CSF
Container(s): Sterile cup
Volume: 0.5 mL in sterile cup
Special Instructions
Place on ice and send to the Lab immediately
Must be processed within 15 minutes of collection
Turn Around Time
1 hour
Availability
STAT
Lab Processing Instructions
Specimen: CSF
If specimen is not clear then spin
Performing Laboratory
Adele Hall
Adele Hall Lab Section
Chemistry
Instrumentation/Methodology
Vitros
Reference Ranges
0.5 - 3.2 mmol/L
CPT
83605