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Lactate (CSF)

Specimen requirements

Sample type: CSF (Fluoride Oxalate)

Collection requirements: No special requirements

Cost

Price on application

Turnaround time

Please see Turnaround times

Analytical method

Spectrophotometry

Analysis undertaken at these site(s)

John Radcliffe Hospital
Horton General Hospital

Reference intervals

Neonates up to 10 days: 1.1 - 4.4 mmol/L
all other ages: 1.0 - 2.4 mmol/L

Last reviewed:23 April 2025