Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
LA-CF
Methodology
Enzymatic Assay
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
CSF. Collect on ice.
Specimen Preparation
Separate and ship supernatant. Centrifuge and separate to remove cellular material. Transport 0.5 mL CSF. (Min: 0.2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Specimen cannot be shared. If multiple tests are ordered, separate specimens are required.
Stability
After separation from cellular material: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
AGE |
Reference Interval |
---|---|
Birth to 15 years | 0.5-2.8 mmol/L |
16 years and older | 1.2-2.6 mmol/L |
Interpretive Data
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Compliance Category
Modified FDA
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
83605
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0020516 | Lactic Acid CSF | 2520-5 |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
- CSF lactic acid
- Lactate
Lactic Acid, CSF