Glucose (CSF)

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Testing Laboratory

Counties Manukau | Middlemore Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

CSFG

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0449

Laboratory Handling

Transport

Urgent and must be sent to Laboratory immediately.

Sample Stability

1 day 2-8°C

Associated Tests

Synonyms

CSF glucose

Turnaround Time

1 hour

Available 24 hours

Specimen Type

  • CSF

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • CSF sterile tubes (Routine Analysis)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • CSF sterile tubes (Routine Analysis)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Last updated: 13/05/2026