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0020516
Lactic Acid, CSF
LA-CF
Ordering Recommendation
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state 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
Hemolyzed specimen.
Remarks
Specimen cannot be shared. If multiple tests are ordered, separate specimens are required.
Stability
Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: 4 months; One freeze/thaw cycle is acceptable.
Methodology
Enzymatic Assay
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
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
Compliance Category
Modified FDA
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
83605
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0020516 | Lactic Acid CSF | 2520-5 |
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Aliases
- CSF lactic acid
- Lactate
Lactic Acid, CSF
