Test Name
GLUCOSE, CSF
Aliases
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Abbreviations
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Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
ROUTINE CHEMISTRY
Sub Department
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TAT Category
BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME
Estimated TAT
3
TAT Units
HOURS
Test Requirements
SAMPLE TYPE: If multiple CSF tests are required, minimum is 5ml divided between 3-4 sequentially labelled tubes. When this is done, tube 1 is used for chemical tests. Further details on this can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrqeWtceFek&t=14s
SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS
Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated
ANALYTE STABILITY
Room Temperature: 5 hours at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 3 DAYS at 2-8°C │ Frozen: >1 MONTH at -20°C
Clinical Utility
Evaluation of CNS infections, hemorrhage and other CNS disorders.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026