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
0-1 year: 60 – 80 mg/dL
1-150 years: 40 – 70 mg/dL
Critical value (automatic call-back): <30 mg/dL


Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
Mckee Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
Sterling Regional Medical Center
​East Morgan County Hospital



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.