Glucose, CSF

0020515
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In Range
Low

Ordering Recommendation

Mnemonic

GLU-CF

Methodology

Enzymatic Assay

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

Within 24 hours

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

CSF.

Specimen Preparation

Centrifuge and separate to remove cellular material. Transport 0.5 mL CSF. (Min: 0.3 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

Hemolyzed specimens.

Remarks
Stability

After separation from cellular material: Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 1 month

Reference Interval

50-80 mg/dL

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

FDA

Note

Process immediately to avoid falsely low results.

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

82945

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0020515 Glucose, CSF 2342-4
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Aliases

  • CSF glucose
Glucose, CSF