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