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| Lab Section Category | |
| Specimen Required |
4 mL CSF in sterile container |
| Method |
Appearance: Visual Inspection Glucose: Spectrophotometry Total Protein: Spectrophotometry |
| Reference Interval / Value |
Appearance : Normal CSF is clear and colourless Glucose : Normal CSF: Blood Glucose ratio should be 0.6 and above Total protein : < 1 mth : 0.30 - 1.20 g/L |
| Turnaround Time |
Mean = 4 hrs, Range: 3 – 5 hrs |
| Day(s) Test Set up |
Daily, 24 hrs STAT |
Change History Notes
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09 Apr 2020 06:10 PM
Test Name, Method and Reference Interval are updated on 09 Apr 2020.
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02 Apr 2018 01:25 PM
Method has been last updated on 02 Apr 2018.
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30 Jan 2017 10:15 AM
Reference Interval has been last updated on 30 Jan 2017
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14 Oct 2015 06:05 PM
Specimen Required and Method have been last updated on 14 Oct 2015.
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02 Mar 2012 11:00 AM
Reference Interval has been last updated on 01 Mar 2012.
Last Updated - 13 Jun 2025
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