CSF lactate

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CSF lactate
Cerebrospinal fluid, CSF, CLACT
CSF sample, collected into a Fl-EDTA (yellow) bottle
8hrs
Used in the investigation of meningitis. CSF Biochemistry investigations include CSF protein and CSF glucose.

High concentrations of ditaurobilirubin have been found to interfere with the lactate assay in CSF samples.

For further information on interferences please contact the laboratory.
<3 days: 1.1–6.7mmol/L

<11 days: 1.1–4.4mmol/L

<16 years: 1.1–2.8mmol/L

≥16 years: 1.1–2.4mmol/L
1.9%
Not available