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HelpTest Code LAB187 LACTIC ACID, CSF
Additional Codes
Internal: 11510
External: LACTCSF
Beaker: LAB187
PERFORMED AT
SBH LABORATORY
HDH LABORATORY
Specimen Requirements
Container Type: Sterile Container
Specimen Type: CSF
Preferred Volume: 1 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
Specimen Processing: Separate fluid from cells and precipitates as soon as possible by centrifugation. Store and transport refrigerated.
Stability:
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Room Temp | 3 hours |
| Refrigerated | 24 hours |
| Frozen (-20 øC) | 2 months |
Method
Colorimetric
Synonyms
L-Lactate, CSF, Lactate, CSF
CPT Codes
83605
Department
Chemistry
Test Schedule
Daily & STAT
Reference Lab
SCHS