Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF): lactate
Evidence-based neurology checklist on cerebrospinal fluid (csf): lactate: CSF lactate analysis Collect sample in a fluoride bottle Use the least blood-stained CSF sample for analysis Analyse the sample within one hour: freeze otherwise Normal range is 1.2–2.1 mmol/L: it is up to 3mmol/L in…
CSF lactate analysis
- Collect sample in a fluoride bottle
- Use the least blood-stained CSF sample for analysis
- Analyse the sample within one hour: freeze otherwise
- Normal range is 1.2–2.1 mmol/L: it is up to 3mmol/L in neonates
- Levels depend on CNS glycolysis and not on blood lactate level
