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Test Code LAB0254490 Protein, CSF

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LAB0254490 PROTEIN, CSF

 

Reporting Title

Protein, CSF

Methodology

Turbidimetric, Benzethonium Chloride

Performing Laboratory

Rice Memorial Hospital

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Spinal fluid (CSF)

Container/Tube: Sterile, screw-capped tube

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL

Collection Instructions: Proper collection per provider protocol.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient up to 24 hours/Refrigerated up to 6 days/Frozen up to 1 year

Reference Values

0 up to 7 days 40.0-120.0 mg/dL
7 days up to 1 month 20.0-80.0 mg/dL
1 month and older 15.0-45.0 mg/dL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

CPT Coding

84157