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Glucose, CSF

Message
If CJD is suspected - please contact the Laboratory


Test Code
GLUCOSE, CSF


Alias/See Also
Chemistry


Preferred Specimen
CSF


Minimum Volume
2 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 5 hours (20-25°C)
Refrigerated: 3 days (2-8°C)
Frozen: > 1 month (-20°C)


Methodology
Hexokinase 6-6-PDH

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
TAT 1 day


Reference Range
40-75 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Assess bacterial infection of CNS.


Performing Laboratory
Test performed in these BACL Chemistry Labs
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek, West Roxbury 857-203-5973
Alternate contact: Joseph A. Mazone JP 857-364-5092


Last Updated: April 13, 2023


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.