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:
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| 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.
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.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.