Test Code CSFLACT Lactic Acid, Spinal Fluid
Performing Laboratory
Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Preferred:
Container/Tube: Sterile screw-capped container
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Send specimen refrigerated.
Reference Values
1.2-2.2 mmol/L
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerate: 24 hours
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83605