Lactate Pyruvate (CSF)
- LIS Mnemonic: PYRLACCSF
Collect
Pyruvate/Lactate Tube (8% Perchloric acid)
Volume Required
1.0 mL EXACTLY
Minimum Required
N/A
Transport
On ice
Stability
24 hours @ 5°C
Processing
Freeze sample upon receipt in lab. If sending specimen from outside CHOP, send on dry ice by overnight courier (Mon-Thurs only).
Unacceptable conditions
Room temperature or thawed.
Days Performed
Friday
Reported
1 week
Reflex Testing
N/A
CPT
84210 / 83605
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