18 days
Enzyme/UV
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Measures pyruvate in cerebrospinal fluid. Used in mitochondrial disease evaluation.
CSF
1 mL
Sterile screw capped vial
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
Collect entire sample into a single sterile tube. Immediately after collection, add a 2:1 ratio (acid:sample) of cold 8% perchloric acid. Vortex for 30 seconds, and place on ice for 5 minutes. Store frozen at -20°C and ship frozen.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Frozen | Indefinite at -80°C; Freeze as soon as possible after collection |
18 days
Enzyme/UV
Accredited Laboratory Partner
Contact Technical Support
Measures pyruvate in cerebrospinal fluid. Used in mitochondrial disease evaluation.
CSF
1 mL
Sterile screw capped vial
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
Collect entire sample into a single sterile tube. Immediately after collection, add a 2:1 ratio (acid:sample) of cold 8% perchloric acid. Vortex for 30 seconds, and place on ice for 5 minutes. Store frozen at -20°C and ship frozen.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Frozen | Indefinite at -80°C; Freeze as soon as possible after collection |