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Glucose CSF

Test Code
CSFGLU


Alias/See Also
CSF


CPT Codes
82945

Includes
Glucose


Preferred Specimen
CSF TUBE


Minimum Volume
0.25 mL


Instructions
Submit all fluid collected to lab


Transport Container
CSF Tube


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 Days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
DO NOT REJECT BODY FLUIDS


Methodology
Vitros 7600/Vitros 3400

Reference Range
40-70 mg/dL; Critical Values: <40 mg/dL or >400 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.


Performed By
RFGH Laboratory

Performing Laboratory
RFGH Laboratory



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