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Test Code 8652 Glucose (CSF)

Purpose

Investigating possible central nervous system infection.

 

Performing Laboratory

Copley Hospital

 

Methodology

Bichromatic Endpoint

 

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Body Fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile Plastic Container
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 5 mL 

 

Collection Instructions:

1. Send specimen in original container.

2. Label specimen with patient’s full name, date of birth, date & 

     time of collection, collection site and person collecting.

3. Transport specimen to laboratory immediately. 

 

Reference Values

Normal: 45 - 75 mg / dL

Critical: < 30 mg / dL

 

Stability

Refrigerated: 24 Hours

 

Day(s) Performed

Daily

Available STAT

Analytical Time: 1 Day

 

Aliases

Glucose (CSF)

 

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82945