Spinal tap performed by physician. Collect fluid in sterile tubes. The tubes should be labeled with a number indicating the sequence in which they were obtained. Tube #1 in a set of three or tube #2 in a set of four is recommended for use in chemistry
Label tubes with a number indicating the sequence in which they were obtained.
Daily, 24-hour service, test available as emergency test 24 hours/day
Prolonged exposure of CSF sample to room temperature may lower glucose results because of glycolysis due to microbial contamination.
Daily, 24-hour service, test available as emergency test 24 hours/day
UV test
Same day; emergency: 60 minutes
CSF:
| Age Low | Age High | Reference Low | Reference High | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 Days | <18 Years | 60 | 80 | mg/dL |
| ≥18 Years | <150 Years | 40 | 70 | mg/dL |
Critical Values:
| Critical Low | Critical High | |
| CSF | ≤39 mg/dL | - |
| Collection |
Spinal tap performed by physician. Collect fluid in sterile tubes. The tubes should be labeled with a number indicating the sequence in which they were obtained. Tube #1 in a set of three or tube #2 in a set of four is recommended for use in chemistry
Label tubes with a number indicating the sequence in which they were obtained.
Daily, 24-hour service, test available as emergency test 24 hours/day
Prolonged exposure of CSF sample to room temperature may lower glucose results because of glycolysis due to microbial contamination.
| Container |
| Ordering |
Daily, 24-hour service, test available as emergency test 24 hours/day
UV test
Same day; emergency: 60 minutes
| Result Interpretation |
CSF:
| Age Low | Age High | Reference Low | Reference High | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 Days | <18 Years | 60 | 80 | mg/dL |
| ≥18 Years | <150 Years | 40 | 70 | mg/dL |
Critical Values:
| Critical Low | Critical High | |
| CSF | ≤39 mg/dL | - |
| Administrative |
