Protein, CSF

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB195
  • Soft Test Code:
  • CFTP
Alternate Names
  • CFTP
  • CSF Protein
  • Protein CSF
  • Protein, Cerebrospinal Fluid

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Overview

If multiple tests on the CSF are being requested, please specify order of importance

Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

0.5 mL Cerebrospinal Fluid in a Plastic Vial
Minimum Volume:
0.25 mL CSF*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient (18-24°C): 24 Hours
  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 6 Days

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

15 - 45 mg/dL


Methodology:
  • Colorimetric

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Bryan Hospital
  • Parkview DeKalb Hospital
  • Parkview Huntington Hospital
  • Parkview Kosciusko Hospital
  • Parkview LaGrange Hospital
  • Parkview Noble Hospital
  • Parkview Randallia Hospital
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
  • Parkview Southwest
  • Parkview Wabash Hospital
  • Parkview Whitley Hospital
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Chemistry
Turn Around Time

Same Day/1 to 2 days


Stat Eligible

Coding & Compliance

CDM

01420196


CPT Coding

84157