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HelpTest Code 0204107 Glucose, Spinal Fluid
Methodology
Enzymatic (Hexokinase/G-6-PDH)
Performing Laboratory
Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Spinal fluid
Collection Container/Tube: Plastic screw-top vial with no anticoagulant
Specimen Volume:
Adults: 1 mL
Pediatric: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Large numbers of white blood cells or red blood cells will cause unreliable values due to glycolysis.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
0-19 years: 50-70 mg/dL
>19 years to unspecified: 40-70 mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82945
Special Instructions
Tube #1: Chemistry
Tube #2: Microbiology
Tube #3: Hematology
Tube #4: Send Out Testing