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Test Code CSFP CSF Panel

Important Note

Send specimen to laboratory immediately.

Laboratory Code

LAB3040834

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Cerebrospinal Fluid
Container/Tube: Plain Sterile Container
Volume: 30.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL CSF
Collection Instructions: Send sample to laboratory immediately. Centrifuge CSF specimen to remove any cellular protein if present.

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type CSF
Ambient 5 hours
Refrigerate 3 days
Frozen 1 month

Panel Information

Panel includes the following tests:

  • Glucose, CSF
  • Total protein, CSF

Methodology

Total protein, CSF Turbidimetry
Glucose, CSF Enzymatic Assay

Days and Times Performed

24 hrs, TAT 1 day

Specimen Condition

Haemolysis Not applicable
Icterus Not applicable
Lipaemia Not applicable
Others Not applicable

Reference Interval

Protein, CSF

Age  (g/L)
0 – < 1 mth 0.40 – 1.20
1 mth – 17 yrs 0.20 – 0.80
≥ 18 yrs 0.15 – 0.40

 

Glucose, CSF

Age  (mmol/L)
0 – 11 yrs 3.3 – 4.5
12 – 17 yrs 3.3 – 4.5
≥ 18 yrs 2.2 – 3.9

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital

Clinical Chemistry, 67724346

Useful For

CSF Protein: Diagnosis of infectious, neoplastic and degenerative processes of central nervous system.

CSF Glucose: Diagnosis of meningitis and central nervous system disorders.

Service Code

31240

LOINC Code Information

Glucose, CSF  14744-7
Protein, CSF  2880-3

Update

Last updated 11/03/2025