Test Code SFGLU Glucose, CSF
Additional Codes
| Epic ID | LAB185 |
Specimen Requirements
Collect: 0.5 mL CSF (centrifuged).
Stability/Transport
| Temperature | Stability | Preferred Transport |
| Room Temp | X | |
| Refrigerated | 72 hours |
Performing Lab
Allen Hospital Laboratory
Marshalltown Hospital Laboratory
Useful For
Slight decrease in CSF Glucose may be seen in subarachnoid hemorrhage or nonbacterial meningitis. Markedly low levels of CSF Glucose are seen in bacterial meningitis (including tuberculosis).
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Report Available
1 hour
Reference Range
40-70 mg/dL
CPT Code Information
82945