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Test Code CSFGL Glucose, Spinal Fluid

Performing Laboratory

Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory

Specimen Required

 

Container/Tube CSF Collection Tube
Specimen Volume 0.5 mL
Minimum Volume 0.5 mL

 

Specimen Type

Spinal Fluid

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Specimen Stability

 Note: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) may be contaminated with bacteria and often contains other cellular constituents.  CSF samples should be analyzed for glucose immediately, or stored at 2-8°C.

 

Temperature Time Frame
Refrigerated 2-8°C 3 days

Plae in refrigerator immediately.

Updated June 2020

Day(s) Test Set up

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Reference Values

 

Age Reference Values Units
0-16 years 60-80 mg/dL
>16 years 40-70 mg/dL

Methodology

Enzymatic reference method with hexokinase.

CPT Code

82945

Loinc Code

2342-4