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Test Code LACTATE CSF Lactate, Spinal Fluid

Specimen Requirements

0.5 mL of spinal fluid collected by a physician in a screw-capped, sterile spinal fluid vial(s). Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

Performing Laboratory

Conway Regional Clinical Laboratory Services

Reference Values

<2.8 mg/dL

Methodology

Oxidation Lactate to Pyruvate

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83605