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Test Code CSFTP TOTAL PROTEIN, CSF

Important Note

Note:

  • Specimen must arrive within 2 hours of collection

Methodology

Colorimetric

Useful for detecting increased permeability of the blood-brain barrier to plasma proteins, or detecting increased intrathecal production of proteins.

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: Sterile vial(s)

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of CSF

Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis or contamination with blood.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

12-60 mg/dL

Critical value (automatic call-back): >100 mg/dL

Performing Laboratory

Logan Health Medical Center-Chemistry

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84157

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO