ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Glucose, CSF : 0020515

Mnemonic: GLU-CF

Methodology: Enzymatic
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect: CSF.

Specimen Preparation: Centrifuge and separate to remove cellular material. Transport 0.5 mL CSF. (Min: 0.3 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Remarks: Process immediately to avoid falsely low results.

Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cellular material: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: Not defined
Reference Interval:
50-80 mg/dL
Interpretive Data:

See Compliance Statement B: www.aruplab.com/CS
CPT Code(s): 82945