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HelpTest Code CSFGTP Spinal Fluid Glucose and Total Protein
Methodology
Spinal Fluid Total Protein - Benzethonium Chloride
Spinal Fluid Glucose - Hexokinase or Glucose Oxidase
Specimen Requirements
0.5 mL of spinal fluid in a sterile, leakproof container. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
Note: Indicate specimen source on specimen container.
Reference Values
Spinal Fluid Total Protein 15 - 45 mg/dL
Spinal Fluid Glucose - No established reference values
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
Spinal Fluid Total Protein 84157
Spinal Fluid Glucose 82945
Specimen Stability
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
CSF |
RT |
4 hrs |
|
|
Refrigerated |
4 hrs |
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory/Madison Hospital Laboratory