Lactate CSF
CSF lactate measurement helps differentiate bacterial from viral meningitis and assess CNS metabolic status.
Why a doctor may order this
To aid differentiation of bacterial versus viral meningitis.
Why you may need this
Your doctor may recommend this based on your symptoms or risk factors. (To aid differentiation of bacterial versus viral meningitis.)
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