Glucose, Spinal Fluid - Alomere Health Laboratory

Methodology

Hexokinase/G-6-PDH

Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Type: Spinal fluid

Collection Container/Tube: Plastic screw-top vial with no anticoagulant

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL

Collection Instructions: Large numbers of white blood cells or red blood cells will cause unreliable values due to glycolysis.

Refrigerated

0-19 years: 50-70 mg/dL

>19 years to unspecified: 40-70 mg/dL

Monday through Sunday

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