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Pyruvic Acid, CSF

Order Name PYRU CSF
Test Number: 6905131
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
Pyruvic Acid, CSF
Quantitative Enzymatic 14122-6 
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Specimen Volume (min) Specimen Type Specimen Container Transport Environment
Preferred 1 mL (0.5) CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) Sterile Screwtop Container Frozen
Instructions Specimen Type: Sterile screw capped vial
Specimen Storage: Freeze as soon as possibe after collection
Specimen Collection: Collect entire sample into a single sterile tube. Immediately after collection, add a 2:1 ratio (acid:sample) of COLD 8% perchloric acid. Vortex for 30 seconds, and place on ice for 5 minutes. Store frozen at -20 degrees Celsius and ship frozen.
Special Instructions: Testing referred to Medical Neurogenetic LLC MNEGA#MET11
Specimen Stability: Ambient: unstable (stability provided by manufacturer or li, Refrigerated : 24 hours (stability provided by manufacturer or li, Frozen: -20 C = 72 hours; -80 C = Indefinate (stability pr
GENERAL INFORMATION
Expected TAT 10 - 14 days  
Performing Labcorp Test Code 620045 
Notes Labcorp Test Code: 620045
CPT Code(s) 84210
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