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