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Test Code CSFPROT PROTEIN, CSF

Additional Codes

LAB195

Performing Laboratory

Porter Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: CSF Fluid

Container/Tube: In Lumbar Kit. Label tubes 1-4 in order collected.
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL per tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.35 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect specimen.
2. Deliver to laboratory immediately.
3. Be sure sample is labeled.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Day(s) Performed

Daily; Available STAT

Methodology

Bichromatic rate

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84157

Normal Reference Values

15-45 mg/dl