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Additional Codes
LAB3361
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
CSFAdditional Testing Requirements
This test does not calculate the lactate:pyruvate ratio. To obtain this information, both this test and LASF1 / Lactic Acid, Spinal Fluid must be ordered. The ratio can be calculated from the results obtained from these tests.
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Spinal fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL
Collection Instructions: Send specimen from vial 4.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 14 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days |
Reference Values
0.06-0.19 mmol/L
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Thursday
CPT Code Information
84210
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| PYRC | Pyruvic Acid, CSF | 14122-6 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 83356 | Pyruvic Acid, CSF | 14122-6 |
Report Available
2 to 5 daysSpecimen Retention Time
2 monthsForms
1. Biochemical Genetics Patient Information (T602)
2. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Biochemical Genetics Test Request (T798) with the specimen.