Glucose, CSF
Test Summary
Low CSF glucose concentrations suggest meningitis (especially if due to bacteria or tuberculosis), neoplastic involvement of the meninges, or other neurological disorder.
Aliases
- CSF Glucose
- Glucose Spinal Fluid
- Spinal Fl Glu
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL CSF in sterile container
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Sterile screw-capped container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = N/A
- Refrigerated = 6 days if removed from cells
- Frozen = N/A
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Order Code
CSFGL
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB225
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 82945
Billing Code
- 300248
CPT Statement
Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Chemistry
Reference Range
All: 40-70 mg/dL
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
24/7; Report available: Daily
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL CSF in sterile container
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Sterile screw-capped container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = N/A
- Refrigerated = 6 days if removed from cells
- Frozen = N/A
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Result Information
Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
All: 40-70 mg/dL
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
24/7; Report available: Daily