ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Lactic Acid, CSF : 0020516

Mnemonic: LA-CF

Methodology: Enzymatic
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: 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.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): 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

CPT Code(s): 83605
Cross References: Lactate (Lactic Acid, CSF)