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Additional Codes
Epic: LAB185
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: CSF
Collection Container/Type: Sterile container
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic CSF vial
Specimen Volume: 3.5 mL
Additional Information: CSF should always be processed immediately to avoid decreased glucose results caused by cellular metabolism present in the sample
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.10 mL
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 3 days
Refrigerated: >1 month
Frozen: Not defined
Reference Range
0 - 18 years: 45 - 80 mg/dL
>18 - 150 years: 40 - 70 mg/dL
Rejection Due To
Unlabeled, mislabeled, wrong tube type, QNS, hemolyzed.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Daily
Report Available
Same day
Method Name
Hexokinase / G-6-PDH
LOINC
2342-4