Lactic Acid
| Label Mnemonic: | LACTCSF |
| Epic code: | LAB8395 |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: | 83605 |
Specimen(s):
CSF
Collection Medium:
)
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| CSF collection kit |
Minimum:
0.5 mL
Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around Time:
1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
Birth to 3 days: 1.1-6.7 mmol/L 3-10 days: 1.1-4.4 mmol/L > 10 days to 17 years: 1.1-2.8 mmol/L 18+ years: 1.1-2.4 mmol/L
Comments:
References:
Tietz NW. Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests. 3rd edition. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders Co, 1995, pp. 383-383. [pediatric reference ranges]
Burtis CA and Ashwood ER, eds. Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry. 3rd edition. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders, 1999, p. 1822 [adult reference range]
Tietz NW. Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests. 3rd edition. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders Co, 1995, pp. 383-383. [pediatric reference ranges]
Burtis CA and Ashwood ER, eds. Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry. 3rd edition. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders, 1999, p. 1822 [adult reference range]
Test Limitations:
Ditaurobilirubin: No significant interference from ditaurobilirubin
up to an approximate concentration of 6 mg/dL.
Methodology:
Enzymatic colorimetric
Sample Processing:
Centrifuge at a speed and time necessary to get barrier separation
of plasma/serum and cells.
Separate serum/plasma into plastic container and cap (glass is not acceptable).
Specimen must be frozen immediately.
Separate serum/plasma into plastic container and cap (glass is not acceptable).
Specimen must be frozen immediately.
Sample Storage:
Freeze specimen immediately.
Transport Instructions:
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal
bag.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Place dry ice on top of specimen in Styrofoam container.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Place dry ice on top of specimen in Styrofoam container.