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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