Gluc - CSF

Message

Performed in Chemistry

Test Code

GLUCSF

Alias/See Also

Glucose

CPT Codes
82945

Preferred Specimen

CSF

Instructions

Analyze immediately

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated 3 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Contaminated

FDA Status
FDA Approved

Setup Schedule

Daily, Sunday through Saturday

Report Available

Less than 4 hours

Clinical Significance

Glucose measurement in cerebrospinal fluid is used for evaluation of meningitis, neoplastic involvement of meninges and other neurological disorders

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