Test Code ZLAC Lactic Acid, CSF
Specimen Type
Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF)
Container/Tube
Plastic Transport Tube
Offsite Collection Instructions
1. Cerebrospinal fluid specimen obtained by clincal
procedures.
2. Aliquot specimen into transport tube and freeze.
2. Transport frozen on ice to laboratory.
Turnaround Time
4 hours
Test Includes
N/A
Preferred Volume
0.5 mL
Test Usage
Lactate levels in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) are increased in
bacterial meningitis. Increased
CSF levels also
occur in hypocapnia,
hydrocephalus, brain abscesses, cerebral ischemia and any
clinical
condition associated with reduced oxygenation of the brain
and/or
increased intracranial pressure.
Critical Results
None
Test Limitations
N/A
Fee Code
43526
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
24 hours, 7 days a week including holidays
STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
Avaliable
CPT
83605
Method Name
Colorimetric Assay
Reference Values
No reference range available. The test should be integrated
inot
the clinical context for interpretation.
Reject Due To
N/A
STAT Turnaround Time
1 hour
Synonyms
N/A
UCMC Collection Instructions
1. Cerebrospinal fluid specimen obtained by clincal
procedures.
2. CSF must be
received in the Laboratory
Service Center within 2 hours of collection.
3. Transport refrigerated (2 – 8C).
Additional Information
N/A
Stability: Room Temp
3 hours
Stability: Refrigerated
24 hours
Stability: Frozen
2 months