PROTEIN CSF

Test Code

LAB195

CPT Codes
84157

Preferred Specimen

CSF in a sterile vial

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL fluid

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 6 days
Frozen: 1 year

Methodology
Turbidimetric

Setup Schedule

Sunday-Saturday

Reference Range

0-31 days: 15-120 mg/dL
31 days and older: 15-45 mg/dL

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center
Braxton County Memorial
Camden Clark Medical Center
Garrett Regional Medical Center
Jackson General Hospital
Jefferson Medical Center
Princeton Community Hospital
Potomac Valley Hospital
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
Summersville Regional Medical Center
St. Joseph’s Hospital
United Hospital Center
Uniontown Hospital
Wetzel County Hospital
Wheeling Hospital

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.