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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | GLUCOSE, Spinal Fluid - Central Zone | ||
| Test Code: | GLUCSF | ||
| Primary Container: | Sterile Tubes Labeled #1, #2, #3, #4 (#4 Optional) – Filled in that Order | ||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | Fluid, 0.5 mL - spinal | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Use Tube #2 if 4 tubes collected, Tube #1 if 3 tubes collected. - For multiple tests on spinal fluid see Fluid Tests. Also refer to Spinal Fluid Protocol - Keep specimen at 2-4°C and submit on frozen gel pack for testing within 2 h of collection. Requisition to Use: Central Zone Laboratory Requisition | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Daily - Available STAT | ||
| Reference Interval: | Reference interval varies with instrument / testing location. Please refer to the patient report or look in Netcare or the EMR. If you know the testing location, see Reference Interval by Site | ||
| Testing Area: | Chemistry | ||
| Performing Site: | Camrose, Red Deer, Wetaskwin Use the applicable referral laboratory test directory if this test is NOT performed on site or referred within Central Zone. | ||
| Additional Test Information: | For suspected CJD (Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease): Special precautions are required when collecting, handling and transporting samples. Refer to CJD Protocol | ||
| Last Updated On: | Tuesday, November 8, 2016 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Feb 25 2019 12:00AM | ||
