| Test Name: |
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Lactate, CSF
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| Test Code(s): |
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CFLACT / HCCFLACT
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| CPT Code(s): |
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83605
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| Methodology: |
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Electrode
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| Days Performed: |
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Daily, 24 hours.
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| Turnaround Time: |
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Stat: Up to 30 minutes. All requests processed stat.
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Specimen Requirements
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| Specimen: |
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Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
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| Collection Container: |
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Preferred: Radiometer PICOŽ syringe
Also Acceptable:
Green top,
Numbered specimen tube from sterile disposable lumbar puncture tray,
Red top,
Sterile screw cap container
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: 1.5 mL
Pediatrics: 0.5 mL
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| Volume Required: |
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Preferred: 1.5 mL
Pediatrics: 0.5 mL
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220) within 30 minutes of collection.
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| Unacceptable Criteria: |
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Clotted specimens or specimens past stability time are not acceptable.
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| Stability: |
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Ambient: 30 minutes
Refrigerated: 1 hour on ice slurry
Frozen: Not acceptable
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Interpretation
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0 days and up: 0.0-2.0 mmol/L
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| Additional Information: |
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This test was performed using a modification of an FDA approved method. The performance characteristics of this test were determined by the UWHC Clinical Laboratories and meet the standards for clinical testing.
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