Lactate (CSF)
An intermediate metabolite of carbohydrate metabolism
| Tube | 10 (FC) - Fluoride Oxalate CSF |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0074 |
| Additional Information | Can use to distinguish bacterial and viral meningitis |
| Turn Around | A&E: N/A Day Case: N/A In-Patient: 6 Hours Out-Patient: N/A GP: N/A |
| Send to | Blood Sciences Cross Site |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Collection Con | Minimum volume: 500µl CSF Instructions for Lab Staff: Samples must be manually centrifuged before analysis |
| Sample REQ | CSF |
| Ref. Range Notes | Blood Sciences reference ranges are available through the useful information and links page: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology/blood-sciences/useful-information-and-links/ |
| Units | mmol/L |
| Telepath | LACC1L |
| ICE Codes | LLACC |
