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Pyruvic Acid, CSF

PYRU CSF
Example Reports
Abnormal
Normal

Ordering Recommendation

Useful for investigating possible disorders of mitochondrial metabolism, particularly when used in conjunction with CSF lactate.

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation

Patient should be at complete rest.

Collect

CSF.

Specimen Preparation

1) Immediately after CSF is drawn, add exactly 1 mL CSF to a chilled pyruvate collection tube containing 2 mL 8 percent (w/v) perchloric acid (ARUP supply #16567) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact Client Services at (800) 522-2787.
2) Mix well for 30 seconds then place in an ice bath for 10 minutes.
3) Centrifuge for 10 minutes at 1500 x g.
4) Decant 2 mL supernatant to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze. (Min: 1 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions

If less than 1 mL of CSF is added to collection tube, pH of the supernatant will be too low for testing.

Remarks
Stability

Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 2 days; Frozen: 1 month

Methodology

Quantitative Enzymatic Assay

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

1-2 days

Reference Interval

0.060-0.190 mmol/L

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

Standard

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

84210

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0080312 Pyruvic Acid, CSF 14122-6
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Aliases

  • Pyruvate (Pyruvic Acid, CSF)
  • Pyruvic Acid
Pyruvic Acid, CSF