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Test Code GLUCCSF Glucose, Spinal Fluid

Additional Codes

  • Expanse Test Name:Glucose, CSF
  • Medinet Ref Code:GLUCSF
  • OV Code:BF*GLUCCSF

Performing Laboratory

St. Lukes Hospital Laboratory

Methodology

Enzymatic Hexokinase

Specimen Requirements

1. Submit a minimum of 1 mL of spinal fluid in a screw-capped, sterile vial as follows:
A. Physician should collect spinal fluid aseptically by lumbar puncture.
B. Divide specimen into 3 or 4 screw-capped, sterile vials (each containing 1-2 mL of spinal fluid).
C. Label vials sequentially. Tube #2 or #3 is generally used for chemistry testing.
2. Label vials with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of collection, and type of specimen.
3. Refrigerate specimen after collection. Send specimen refrigerated. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

Reference Values

50-75 mg/dL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82945

Additional Information

 

 

Specimen Stability:

CSF should be centrifuged and stored at 4°C or -20°C if analysis is delayed.