- SOM
- Departments and Offices
- SOM Departments
- Pathology
- UMMC Lab Services
- Lab Test List
- Laboratory
- Tests
Tests
Main Content
Protein, CSF
| Test Name: | Protein, CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) | ||
| Epic Order Code: | LAB195 | ||
| CPT Code: | 84157 | ||
| Specimen(s) Type: | CSF, 0.5 mL | ||
| Acceptable Container(s): | CSF sterile tube | ||
| Testing Schedule: | 24 hours/day, 7 days/week | ||
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: 1 hour | ||
| Routine: 2 hours | |||
| Collection Information: | Collect specimens by standard collection procedures. | ||
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. | ||
| Reference Clients: | If unable to deliver to the lab within 1 hour, store and transport at 2-8° C. Specimen must be received in the lab within 24 hours. | ||
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect/delay in transport. | ||
| Reference Range: | 15 - 45 mg/dL | ||
| Additional Information: | |||