Lactate CSF LabCorp

$110.00

LabCorp Test #: 620044, CPT code: 83605

Disclaimer: Due to state regulations, Defy Medical does not offer on-demand lab testing in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Massachusetts.

This test measures the level of lactate, a type of acid, in your cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which is the fluid surrounding your brain and spinal cord. It can help diagnose conditions affecting the brain or nervous system, such as meningitis or certain metabolic disorders. High levels may indicate a problem with how your body is using energy or an infection.
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