Pyruvate, CSF

Test Codes

EPIC: LAB1232206, Beaker: Pyruvate CSF, Quest: 38363

Department

Send Outs

Specimen Collection Criteria

Collect: 2.0 mL CSF in a sterile container. (Minimum: 1.0 mL)

Rejection Criteria

Specimens not collected and processed as indicated.

In-Lab Processing

Transport: 2.0 mL CSF in sterile collection container, freeze (-20°C/-4°F or below) prior to transport. (Minimum: 1.0 mL)

Storage

Specimen Stability for Testing:

Room Temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F): Unacceptable
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 7 days
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): 6 months

Specimen Storage in Department Prior to Disposal:

Specimen retention time is determined by the policy of the reference laboratory. Contact the Send Outs Laboratory with any questions.

Laboratory

Sent to Quest Diagnostics, Wood Dale, IL.

Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
Results available next day.

Reference Range

0.50-1.70 mg/dL

Test Methodology

Enzymatic

CPT Codes

84210

Contacts

Last Updated

12/17/2025