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HelpTest Code GLUC Glucose, CSF
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Cerebrospinal fluid
Container/Tube: Screw Capped sterile
container.
Volume: 30mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL CSF
Collection Instructions: Send to the laboratory
immediately. Centrifuge CSF specimen to remove any cellular protein if
present.
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | CSF |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | Submit sample to lab immediately. CSF glucose must be analyzed without delay to avoid falsely low results. |
| Refrigerate: | Storage of CSF is not recommended |
| Frozen: | Storage of CSF is not recommended |
Reference Interval
CSF glucose: 2.2 – 3.9 mmol/L
Call back values: NA
Days and Times Performed
24 hours, TAT 1 day
Methodology
Photometric Colorimetric Assay (Hexokinase Method)
Service Code
0031240
Update
Last updated 17/03/2016
Unacceptable Condition
| Haemolysis | NA |
|---|---|
| Icterus | NA |
| Lipaemic | NA |
| Others | NA |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Diagnosis of meningitis and central nervous system disorders
Alias
CSF panel