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Glucose, CSF : 468

Test Code
CFGLAU or 468


CPT Codes
82945

Instructions
Freeze immediately after collection


Transport Container
Preferred Specimen
1 mL CSF
   
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Temperature
Frozen.


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 28 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis


Methodology
Spectrophotometry

Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday


Report Available
1 day


Reference Range
40-80 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Low CSF glucose concentrations suggest meningitis (especially if due to bacteria or tuberculosis), neoplastic involvement of the meninges, or other neurological disorder.


Performing Laboratory
med fusion



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.