Glucose
Label Mnemonic: CSF-Glu
Epic code: LAB611
Downtime form: A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery
Chemistry
6240 RCP
356-3527
Specimen(s):
Body Fluid or CSF
Collection Medium:
CSF collection kit
Alternate Collection Media:
Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection containers.
Minimum:
0.5 mL
Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around Time:
1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
40-75 mg/dL (CSF)
Methodology:
Hexokinase/UV Test
CPT Code:
82945