- Test Name
- CSF Lactate
- Aliases
- CSFLA, SFLA, CSF Lactate
- Provincial Mnemonic
- LACCF
- LOINC Test Code
- 2520-5
- Description and Primary Use
- May be helpful in determining the etiology of decreased CSF glucose levels in patients with signs and symptoms of meningitis,. Significanty increased CSF lactate levels suggest bacterial meningitis while normal or slighty elevated levels are more likely to be due to viral meningitis.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- 48
- Test Cost
- Not Available
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Centrifuge and analyze without delay.
- Criteria for Rejection
Please consult specimen stability guide
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Select category 2, and category 3 and 4 laboratory sites.
- Last Updated
- 28-Aug-19