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Test Code CGLU Spinal Fluid, Glucose

Performing Laboratory

ChristianaCare:

  • Newark Campus
  • Middletown Campus
  • Wilmington Campus

Methodology

Glucose Oxidase/Hydrogen Peroxide (Trinder)

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:  Screw-capped, sterile vial

Specimen:  1 mL of spinal fluid

Collection Instructions:  Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

Note:  Label tube with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of collection, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.

Reference Values

Age 

Range (mg/dL) 

0 – 17 years 

60 – 80 

≥ 18 years 

40 - 70 

Critical values:

Low Critical 

< 40 mg/dL

High Critical 

> 120 mg/dL

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Routine Turnaround Time:  8 hours

STAT Turnaround Time:  1 hour