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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