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Test Code BF.GLU CSF, GLUCOSE

Important Note

Process immediately to avoid falsely low results.

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Methodology

Automated Chemistry Analyzer

Specimen Requirements

CSF

Container: CSF sterile plastic tube

Specimen Collection: 1.0 mL (minimum 0.2 mL)

 

  1. Centrifuge and separate immediately into sterile plastic tubes.
  2. Store and transport refrigerated.

Specimen Transport/Stability

Transport refrigerated.

Stability:

Refrigerated: 1 month if separated from cells

Frozen (-20℃): Acceptable but not preferred

 

Maximum Laboratory Time

24 to 48 hours

Reference Ranges

Glucose, CSF                  mg/dL
Newborn                 60 - 80
16 yrs                 40 - 70

 

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82945