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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

Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin
Deer River Hospital Fargo Hospital St. Mary's Hospital - Superior
Fosston Hospital    
Moose Lake Hospital    
Northern Pines (Aurora)    
Sandstone Hospital    
SMDC Clinical Lab (Duluth)    
St. Joseph's Medical Center (Brainerd)    
St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes Hospital    
Virginia Hospital    

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82945

Reference Values

70-90% of patient's serum level