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