Protein Electrophoresis, CSF

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB2639
  • Soft Test Code:
  • Send Out Test Code:
  • 749
Alternate Names
  • Electrophoresis, CSF
  • ELEF2
  • Protein Electrophoresis, Cerbrospinal Fluid

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

6.0 mL CSF in a Sterile Plastic Vial


Transport And Storage

48 hours Ambient
7 days Refrigerated (preferred)
30 days Frozen


Collection Instructions

If multiple Fluid or CSF test are being requested please specify order of importance


Minimum Volume

3.0 mL


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Refer to Interpretive Results


Methodology:
  • Electrophoresis

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Quest - Chantilly
Days Performed
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Clinical
Turn Around Time

2 to 5 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

00913955


CPT Coding

84157, 84166