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Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Special Collection Instructions
Transport to laboratory as soon as possible
Collection Method
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Distribution Order |
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Tube #1 |
Chemistry and Immunology tests |
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Tube #2 |
Cultures and other Microbiology tests |
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Tube #3 |
Cell counts and differentials |
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Tube #4 |
Cytology |
Minimum Volume
Adults: 0.5 mL
Pediatric: 0.4 mL
Container
Sterile CSF Tube
Preferred Specimen
Sterile CSF tube
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Sterile CSF tube
Sterile Urine container
Reference or Target Ranges
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Adults |
40-70 mg/dL |
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Infant/Child |
60-80 mg/dL |
Reportable Units
mg/dL
Critical Value
< 40 mg/dL
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold: |
1000 mg/dL |
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Icterus Threshold: |
30 mg/dL |
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Lipemia Threshold: |
1000 mg/dL |
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient |
ASAP |
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Refrigerated |
24 Hours |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
STAT: 1 hour, Routine: 4 hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Additional Information / Important Notes
CSF Glucose should be approximately 60% of the plasma values and must always be compared with concurrently measured plasma values for adequate clinical interpretation.
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
82945