Glucose
Label Mnemonic: CSF-Glu
Epic code: LAB611
Order form: Laboratory Requisition
Supply order: Supply Order Form
Billing: Billing Policies
CPT code: 82945
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
Sample Processing:
Centrifuge at a speed and time necessary to get barrier separation of plasma/serum and cells within 1 hour of collection.
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of collection.
Indicate specimen/fluid type on requisition.
Sample Storage:
Refrigerate.
Transport Instructions:
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
CPT Code:
82945