Protein
Label Mnemonic: | CSF-Prot |
Epic code: | LAB118 |
Order form: | Laboratory Requisition |
Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
Billing: | Billing Policies |
CPT code: | 84157 |
Specimen(s):
CSF or Body Fluid
Alternate
Collection Media:
Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection containers.
Minimum:
1 mL
Testing
Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around
Time:
1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
15-45 mg/dL (CSF)
Test
Limitations:
Criterion: recovery plus or minus 10% of initial values. Icterus: No significant interference up to an I index of 45 (approximate conjugated and unconjugated bilirubin concentration: 45 mg/dL). Hemolysis: No significant interference up to an H index of 50. No significant interference from: Ascorbic Acid Creatinine Glucose Phosphorus Urea Magnesium Sodium Citrate Caffeine Cefazolin Sodium Chlorpromazine Calcium L-Dopa Gentamicin Sulfate Sodium Oxalate Uric Acid
Methodology:
Turbidimetric
Sample
Processing:
Label container with appropriate fluid type.
Submit in leak-proof container.
Submit in leak-proof container.
Sample
Storage:
Refrigerate.
Transport
Instructions:
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
CPT Code:
84157