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HelpTest Code 8645 Protein (CSF)
Purpose
A nonspecific but reliable indication of CNS pathology such as meningitis, brain abscess, meningovascular syphilis, CVA, neoplastic diseases, multiple sclerosis, and other degenerative processes causing neurologic disease
Performing Laboratory
Copley Hospital
Methodology
Bichromatic Endpoint
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Spinal fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Label specimen with patient’s full name, date of birth,
date & time of collection and person collecting.
2. Transport specimen to laboratory immediately.
Reference Values
Normal: 14 - 45 mg / dL
Stability
Refrigerated: 3 Days
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Available STAT
Analytical Time: 1 Day
Aliases
Protein (CSF)
Protein
CSF
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84157