Test Details
Mnemonic
GLCSF
Ordering Code
3400030
CPT-4 Code(s)
82945
Specimen Information
Collect
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Specimen Preparation
Specimen must be frozen immediately after collection. Send 1.0 mL Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) frozen in a screw capped plastic vial.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)
Reference Range
40 - 80 mg/dL
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes