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Test Code LAB1188 Glucose, Spinal Fluid

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC EPIC Test Code Mnemonic
GLUCOSE, CSF LAB1188 CSFGLU

 

Methodology

Hexokinase/G-6-PDH

Specimen Requirements

Specimens for this test should be analyzed without delay.

 

Specimen Type: Spinal fluid (supernatant)
Container/Tube: Sterile vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Frozen/Refrigerate 3 days OK/Ambient NO

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Chemistry-

Central Region: St. Joseph's Medical Center Lab

East Region: Deer River Hospital Lab, Moose Lake Hospital Lab, Sandstone Hospital Lab, SMDC Clinical Lab, St. Mary's Hospital - Superior Lab, Virginia Hospital Lab

West Region: Fargo Hospital Lab

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82945

Reference Values

70-90% of patient's serum level