32820:GLUCOSE, CEREBROSPINAL FLUID (CSF)
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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Methodology: |
Hexokinase |
Edit Date: |
6/11/2010 |
Performed: |
Daily |
Released: |
Same day as tested |
CPT Code: |
82945 |
Specimen Collection Details |
Collection: |
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in a sterile container. |
Handling: |
Centrifuge and remove supernatant within 1 hour of collection. Refrigerate. Transport in a sterile tube ASAP. |
Standard Volume: |
1 mL CSF. |
Minimum Volume: |
0.5 mL CSF. |
Transport: |
Refrigerated. |
Rejection Criteria: |
Gross hemolysis. |