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Test Code LAB185 Glucose, Spinal Fluid

Intended Use

This test is used for the quantitative determination of glucose in human cerebrospinal fluid samples.

Methodology

Photometric, Hexokinase

Performing Laboratory

RCH

Specimen Requirements

1 mL of spinal fluid from CSF tube #2. Maintain sterility and forward promptly. 

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 5 days

Frozen(-20ºC): > 5 days

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82945