Glucose Spinal Fluid
Order Name
CSF GLUC
Test Number: 3500600
Revision Date 05/20/2021
Test Number: 3500600
Revision Date 05/20/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Glucose Spinal Fluid
|
Hexokinase | 2342-4 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 0.5 mL (0.1) | CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) | Sterile Screwtop Container | See Instructions |
| Instructions | Patient should be informed, relaxed and properly positioned for lumbar puncture. Blood glucose is needed also, ideally it should drawn 2 hours before the lumbar puncture. Deliver to lab immediately. Specimen stability: Ambient 5 hours, Refrigerated 3 days, Frozen 1 month |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful in diagnosing meningitis, helps to distinguish bacterial versus viral meningitis. |
| CPT Code(s) | 82945 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |