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Glucose, CSF

Test Code
CSFGLU


CPT Codes
82945

Preferred Specimen
CSF


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
CSF sample may contain bacteria or other cells and should be analyzed immediately for glucose. If a delay in measurement is unavoidable, the sample should be centrifuged and stored at 4 º Celcius or -20 º Celcius.


Transport Container
Sterile Container


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: See Instructions
Frozen: See Instructions


Reference Range
CSF Glucose
Age Range  Sex Reference Low Reference High Unit Critical Low Critical High
0 minutes 150 Years All 40 75 mg/dL 37 N/A


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Laboratory



Last Updated: August 29, 2022


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.