Lactic Acid Spinal Fluid
Order Name
CSF LACTIC
Test Number: 3500650
Revision Date 10/28/2011
Test Number: 3500650
Revision Date 10/28/2011
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Lactic Acid Spinal Fluid
|
2520-5 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 0.5 mL (0.1) | CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) | Sterile Screwtop Container | See Instructions |
| Instructions | Patient should be informed, relaxed and properly positioned for lumbar puncture. Specimen must be on ice. Deliver to lab immediately. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Clinical Use | Used to differentiate bacterial from other types of meningitis. Elevated in cerebral infarct, cerebral hemorrhage and hepatic encaphalopathy. |
| CPT Code(s) | 83605 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |