Glucose – CSF

Testing Laboratory

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

GCSF

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0555

Laboratory Handling

Registration

Send specimen to Microbiology for cell count and culture first.

Sample Stability

-

Synonyms

CSF Glucose

Turnaround Time

3 hours

Specimen Type

• CSF

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• CSF sterile tubes (Routine Analysis)

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• CSF sterile tubes (Routine Analysis)

Acceptable

• CSF sterile tubes (Routine Analysis)

Test Method

Principle: Colorimetric

Reagents: Roche GLU3 kit

Analyser: Cobas c702

Uncertainty of Measurement

Uncertainty of Measurement: 5%

Non-Funded Test Cost

$3.19 (Exclusive of GST)

Additional Costing Information

Please be aware that prices may change. If required, confirmation of the current price can be obtained from Elaine McGrath .

Send specimen to Microbiology for cell count and culture first.

Contact Information