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L-LACTATE, CSF

Measures the concentration of lactate in cerebrospiNot Applicablel fluid, which can help diagnose metabolic or mitochondrial disorders and assess neurological function in critical conditions.

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

1 parameters

Earliest reports in

Same Day

Test details

L-LACTATE, CSF Test in Mysuru Mysore Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
L-LACTATE, CSF includes 1 parameter

  • L-lactate, Csf
Frequently Asked Questions

It measures lactic acid levels in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to diagnose meningitis, brain infections, and metabolic disorders.

  • Bacterial meningitis
  • Brain tumors
  • Oxygen deprivation

A lumbar puncture (spinal tap) is required to collect CSF.

  • 5–2.2 mmol/L

Test code

WI7441C

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
CsfPlain Sterile Vaccutainer 2 ML

Specimen stability information

Csf

Collection instructions

CSF in plain clean leak proof tube or container . Collected CSF sample should be stored & transported strictly in frozen condition. Avoid contamination of red blood cells. Provide Age, gender, medication & clinical details.

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Monday,Thursday TIME - 12:00

Turn around time

Same Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Bio Chemistry

CPT and Loinc codes

L-LACTATE, CSF

₹1400