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