Test Directory
Glucose (CSF)
Containers - Adult
Yellow Cap
|
Volume Range
0.2 mL
Additive per Container
F-EDTA |
Containers - Child
Yellow Cap - Paediatric
|
Volume Range
0.07 mL
Additive per Container
F-EDTA |
Reference ranges
2.3 - 4.5 mmol/L
Laboratory Site
RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 242 6806
SJH
Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Telephone: 01506 523000
WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 537 1910/1
Anticipated turnaround
1 day
General additional information
Glucose result should be interpreted with reference to simulatenous blood glucose level. Glucose levels in CSF are typically approximately 2/3 of the plasma glucose level.