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Protein, CSF

Message
Chemistry


Test Code
LAB195


Alias/See Also
CSF, Spinal Fluid


CPT Codes
84157

Includes
Protein, Spinal Fluid


Minimum Volume
100 uL CSF


Instructions
Hemolysis will interfere with results.

LAB: Centrifuge.


Specimen Stability
Ambient: ≤ 4 hrs
Refrigerated: ≤ 3days
Frozen: 6 months


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
CSF: Fluoride oxalate


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
12 - 60 mg/dL


Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport/ Hoag Irvine



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.