Referred Tests
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Test ID: PYRC
Pyruvate, Spinal Fluid
Testing Algorithm 
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
See Epilepsy: Unexplained Refractory and/or Familial Testing Algorithm in Special Instruction.
Specimen Type Describes the specimen type validated for testing
CSF
Additional Testing Requirements
This test does not calculate the lactate:pyruvate ratio. To obtain this information, both this test and LABF / Lactate, Body Fluid must be ordered. The ratio can be calculated from the results obtained from these tests.
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL
Collection Instructions: Send specimen from vial 2.
Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test
Forms
1. Biochemical Genetics Patient Information (T602) in Special Instructions.
2. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Inborn Errors of Metabolism Test Request (T798) with the specimen.
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the Testing Laboratory
0.3 mL
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSF | Frozen (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days | ||
| Refrigerated | 7 days |