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GLUCOSE, CSF |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2375 Geisinger Epic ID: 19442 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Cerebrospinal fluid | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
1 mL aliquot of CSF; minimum 0.2 mL. | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Specimen processing instructions: |
Deliver immediately to Chemistry Department | |
Transport temperature: |
Refrigerated. | |
Specimen stability: |
Sample should be processed as soon as possible. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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Reference interval: |
45 - 70 mg/dL | |
Interpretation guide: |
CSF glucose concentration should be ~60% of plasma/serum glucose value. | |
Critical values/courtesy alerts: |
Below 40 mg/dL, above 200 mg/dL | |
CPT code(s): |
82945 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Test includes: |
Glucose. | |
Methodology: |
Spectrophotometric (Colorimetric) |
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Synonyms: |
GLUCSF, Spinal Fluid Glucose
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Clinical significance: |
CSF glucose is used to assess bacterial infection of CNS. | |
Doctoral Director(s:) |
Hoi-Ying Elsie Yu, PhD, DABCC Sheng-Ying (Margaret) Lo, PhD, DABCC |
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| Review Date: | 12/14/2022 | |
Performing Locations
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital
Geisinger Community Medical Center
Geisinger Medical Center Muncy