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Test Code CFGLU Glucose, Spinal Fluid

Performing Laboratory

Chilton Hospital Laboratory-Chemistry

Methodology

Colorimetric

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Spinal fluid
Container/Tube: Screw-capped, sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Label vial(s) with patient’s name (first and last), date and actual time of draw, and in order of draw 1, 2, 3, etc.
2. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

3. Do not send in pneumatic tube system. Hand deliver to a technician.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Reference Values

40-70 mg/dL

Critical values (automatic call-back): <40 mg/dL or >70 mg/dL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Turnaround Time:

Routine-8 hours