Laboratory Test Detail

Last Updated: April 25, 2024 @ 9:13 am

2047

Protein, CSF

Specimen:Collect:
  • CSF in Sterile Specimen Container
Submit:
  • 1 mL (Min:0.5 mL) CSF in Sterile Specimen Container. Submit Refrigerated.
Special Handling:
  • Avoid blood contamination
Rejection Criteria:
  • Specimen containing intrathecal contrast media
Stability:Ambient: 2 Hour(s); Refrigerated: 3 Day(s); Frozen: 10 Day(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology:
  • Colorimetric
  • Kinetic
Performed:Mon-Fri
Reported:1-3 Day(s)
CPT Codes:
  • 84157
Interpretive Data:General Reference Range : 20-50 mg/dL
Components:
  • 2047 - PROTEIN, CSF
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