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Glucose Level, CSF

Additional Codes

LAB185

Performing Laboratory

MBMC Main Laboratory

Methodology

UV-Hexokinase

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: CSF

Container/Tube: Clear, screw-capped, sterile, plastic tube or plain, red top

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.25 mL

Additional Information: Deliver to laboratory as soon as possible.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory

Routine: within 4 hours

Reference Values

0-12 years: 60-80 mg/dL

≥13 years: 40-70 mg/dL

Test Classification and CPT Coding

Test Classification:

This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.
CPT Code:

82945