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Test Code CSFGL Glucose, Spinal Fluid

Methodology

Hexokinase or Glucose Oxidase

Specimen Requirements

0.5 mL of spinal fluid in a plain, red-top tube(s).
Note:  Indicate specimen source on specimen container.

Reject Due To

 

Hemolysis

NA

Lipemia

NA

Icterus

NA

 

Reference Values

No established reference values

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory/Madison Hospital Laboratory

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82945

Specimen Stability Information

 

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time

CSF

RT

4 hrs
 

Refrigerated

4 hrs