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HelpTest Code GLU Glucose, CSF
Performing Laboratory
YRMC, Chemistry
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday – Sunday
Specimen Requirements
CSF: CSF Collection Tube
Specimen Transport Temperature
Specimen must not be sent through the pneumatic tube system, must be hand carried to the laboratory.
Stability- Up to 1 hours from the time of collection when stored at ambient temperature
CPT Code
82945
Unit of Measure
CSF: mg/dL
Collection Instructions
Collect specimens using standard laboratory procedures.
Handle specimens as biohazardous material
Minimum Volume = 1mL
Methodology
Colorimetric
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation is necessary.