Question

When reviewing the results of a
patient's lumbar puncture, a
nurse notes a glucose level of
32 mg/dl. What does this result
suggest to the nurse?

Answer 1

Normal Results

The glucose level in the CSF should be 50 to 80 mg/100 mL (or greater than 2/3 of the blood sugar level). Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. this means that the patient's levels are low.