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Total Protein, CSF

Test Code
CSFPRO


CPT Codes
84157

Preferred Specimen
0.3 ml of CSF


Minimum Volume
0.1 mL of CSF


Transport Container
Screw top container


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen: 6 months at -18 degrees C


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis, Xanthochromia, Turbidity


Methodology
Colorimetric

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Stat: 30 minutes Routine: 3 hours




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.