GLUCOSE, SPINAL FLUID - NorDx Test Catalog

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	GLCSF
EPIC	LAB185

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Investigating possible central nervous system bacterial infection

Method Name

Photometric/Hexokinase

Reference Values

< 13 years: 40 - 70 mg/dL

≥ 13 years: 40 - 80 mg/dL

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Available Stat

Specimen Type

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)

Preferred Container

CSF Screw-capped Sterile Vial

Preferred Volume

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF): 1 mL (CSF Screw-capped Sterile Vial)

Minimum Volume

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF): 0.5 mL (CSF Screw-capped Sterile Vial)

Specimen Collection and Handling

1. Send CSF refrigerated.

2. Note CSF tube number on vial.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)

Refrigerated: 3 Days

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
82945	Glucose, Body Fluid, other than Blood

Keywords

GLUCOSE

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