Protein, CSF

Test Code
CFPRO


Alias/See Also
Epic: LAB195


Preferred Specimen

 



Specimen Type: Spinal fluid
Collection Container
Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 3mL




Minimum Volume

1 mL




Instructions
Collection Instructions: CSF Protein specimens should be collected before fluorescein is given, or at least 24 hours later.

Additional Information: Centrifuge CSF prior to analysis.  Specimen should NOT contain blood.



Transport Container
Sterile container


Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 6 days
Frozen: 1 year




Methodology

Benzethonium Chloride



Setup Schedule

Daily




Report Available

Same day




Performing Laboratory
Inova Laboratories
2832 Juniper Street
Fairfax, VA 22031




Last Updated: March 6, 2023
Last Review: N. Wolford, March 6, 2023


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.