CSF lactate
110test [1]
| 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. | |
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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. |
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| <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 |
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| Analytical error [1] | 1.9% |
| Reference change value [1] | Not available |

