Pyruvic acid - Supernatant or CSF Referred Test

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Eurofins Biomnis code

APYR

Synonyms
  • Pyruvate
Specialty

Analytical Chemistry

Clinical significance

Pyruvic acid is generated in the course of carbohydrate and alcohol metabolism. The reduction of pyruvic acid produces lactic acid. Increased levels are observed in thiamine deficiency, in subjects eating carbohydrate-rich diets, following excessive muscular activity, in diabetic coma and in ribose deficiency.

Preanalytics
  • A tube specifically for this analysis : No
Further information

Enclose the specific clinical information form (R26-INTGB : Metabolic Biochemistry)
Please consult the specific sample collection/storage protocol
Sample to be frozen within 1 hour. Home sampling is not advisable.
For lactate and pyruvate testing in CSF samples: please freeze the sample within one hour of collection
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Methodology

Chemistry - Spectrophotometry

Turnaround time

15 days

Testing Laboratory

Refered Test

Contact(s)
Customer Care
Caption

Referred TestThe pre-analytical conditions and prices are defined on the basis of the requirements of the performing laboratory.