LOINC Code 76669-1: Glucose 1st tube (CSF) [Moles/Vol]

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Glucose^1st tube. It is commonly used with the system or sample type CSF.

When is it used?

• Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
• May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
• Status: ACTIVE
• Order vs observation: Both

What it does not mean

• The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

• Glucose [Moles/volume] in Cerebral spinal fluid --1st tube
• Glucose^1st tube
• A sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is collected using a procedure called a lumbar puncture or spinal tap. Often, three or more separate tubes of CSF are collected (tube 1, tube 2, tube 3), and multiple tests may be run on the different tubes. Normal CSF glucose is about 2/3 the concentration of blood glucose. Glucose levels may decrease when cells not normally present metabolize glucose. This may include bacteria or cells present due to inflammation (WBCs) or shed by tumors. [Lab Tests Online]
• Cerebral spinal fluid; Cerebrospinal Fl; Chemistry; First; Glu; Gluc; Glucoseur; Level; Neuro; Neurology; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Spinal Fl; Spinal Fld; Spinal Flu; Spinal Fluid; Substance concentration; tube1

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

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