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PROTEIN, TOTAL, CSF

Message
If CJD is suspected - please contact the Laboratory


Test Code
PROTEIN, CSF (NEL)


CPT Codes
84157

Preferred Specimen
1 ml of CSF


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
None


Transport Container
PLASTIC STERILE COLLECTION TUBE #3 IN COLLECTION OF CSF SAMPLE


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis


Report Available
After 2 days



Last Updated: August 11, 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.