Glucose, Spinal Fluid

Test Code

Spinal Fluid Orderset/GLUCSF - NOCO

CPT Codes
82945

Preferred Specimen

1.0 mL Spinal fluid ub a sterile vial

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type	Temperature	Time
CSF	Refrigerated	72 hours

Methodology
Hexokinase/Bichromatic Endpoint

Setup Schedule

Monday through Sunday; Continuously

Report Available

Same day

Reference Range

Age	Male/Female
0-12 months	60-80 mg/dL
12 months - 150 years	40-70 mg/dL

Critical value (automatic call-back)

Age	Male/Female
0-31 days	<40, >300 mg/dL
31 days - 150 years	<50, >500 mg/dL

Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
Mckee Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory

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.