Glucose, CSF

Message

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Protect specimen from light

Test Code

CSFGL

Alias/See Also

70295;
CSF Glucose;
Glucose Spinal Fluid;
Spinal Fl Glu

CPT Codes
82945

Preferred Specimen

1 mL CSF in sterile container. (minimum 0.5 mL)

Instructions

Wrap specimen in foil to protect from light.

Transport Container

CSF Collection Tube Kit

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (preferred)

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = N/A
Refrigerated = 6 days if cell free
Frozen = N/A

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

Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.

Methodology
Spectrophotometric

Setup Schedule

24/7
MVCHEM

Report Available

1 day excluding weekends

Reference Range

SEX	AGE	Report Normals	Units
N/M/F	133Y	40 - 70	MG/DL

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439

Last Updated: November 8, 2022

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.