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Protein, Body Fluid
Test CodeLAB196
CPT Codes
84157
Preferred Specimen
1 ml (600 ul minimum) fluid in sterile container
Minimum Volume
1 ml (200 ul minimum) fluid
Instructions
Indicate source on test request. Physician's order must accompany specimen
Specimen Stability
Analyze fresh otherwise stable stored at 4°C for up to 72 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Ascorbic Acid: >500 mg/dL, Calcium: >130 mg/dL, Citrate: >50 mg/dL, Creatinine: >160 mg/dL, Oxalate: >30 mg/dL, Urea: >140 mg/dL
Methodology
Timed Endpoint
Setup Schedule
Mon- Sun
Reference Range
No established reference range.
Clinical Significance
The measurement of total protein in CSF is important in detecting increased permeability of the blood/brain barrier
to plasma proteins or to detect increased intrathecal production of immunoglobulins
to plasma proteins or to detect increased intrathecal production of immunoglobulins
Performing Laboratory
Piedmont Athens Regional
