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Protein, CSF total-220

Test info

Test name:

Protein, CSF total

Test number:

220

Excellian order number:

84157.1

Abbreviation:

SFP

Alternate names:

Cerebral spinal fluid protein study

Specimen

Specimen type:

Cerebral spinal fluid (CSF)

Collection container:

Sterile vial/container

Volume:

1.0 mL

Processing instructions:

Submit entire specimen

Transport container:

Sterile vial/container

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 6 days

Ambient - 1 day

Frozen - 1 year

Reason for rejection:

Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Hemolysis (some procedures)
Delay in transport
Improper storage temperature affecting results
Improper container
Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Performance

Performing lab:

AHL - Chemistry: C

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 day

Method:

Benzethonium Chloride

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

15 - 45 mg/dL

Billing

CPT codes:

84157

Tracking

Date created:

09/02/2010

Revised date:

05/02/2024

Review date:

01/05/2024