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Test Code CSFGLU Glucose, Spinal Fluid

Methodology

Enzymatic reference method with hexokinase

Performing Laboratory

Sky Lakes Medical Center-Chemistry

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Spinal fluid. Container/Tube: Sterile vial;Specimen Volume: 0.25 mL

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Reference Values

Spinal fluid glucose concentration should be approximately 60% of the plasma/serum concentration and should be compared with concurrently measured plasma/serum glucose for adequate clinical interpretation.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday Available STAT

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82945

Test Order Code

LAB185