Test ID NBLD0174 Glucose, CSF
AKA
Cerebrospinal Fluid, Glucose
Specimen Type/Requirements
CSF tube - CSF aliquot
Specimen should be centrifuged and aliquoted within 1 hour of collection.
Test may be affected by gross hemolysis, gross icterus and gross lipemia.
Specimen Volume
Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
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Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
Room Temperature | 5 hours | |
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Refrigerated | 3 days | Preferred for transport |
Frozen | Greater than 1 month |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday
Methodology
Enzymatic
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Fargo-Core Lab
CPT
82945