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GLUCOSE, CSF
Test CodeCSGLU (OE), CSGL (LAB)
CPT Codes
82945
Preferred Specimen
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
None
Instructions
Centrifuge and perform testing on supernatant
Transport Container
CSF Container
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to 3 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed
Methodology
Hexokinase
Setup Schedule
Daily, as received
Report Available
STAT: <60 minutes
Routine: <4 hours
Routine: <4 hours
Reference Range
Male/Female Ages >=0 Days - <1 Month: Normal Range: 60-80 mg/dL Male/Female Ages >=1 Month - <1 Year: Normal Range: 30-60 mg/dL Male/Female Ages >=1 Year: Normal Range: 40-75 mg/dL
Clinical Significance
This CSF Glucose test may be done to diagnose tumors, infections, inflammation of the central nervous system, delirium, or other neurological and medical conditions.
Performing Laboratory
Mount Sinai Hospital
Holy Cross Hospital
