Total Protein/Glucose,CSF

Message

For Specimen Integrity during Extreme Weather see the “Lockbox Usage in Extreme Weather” document at the top of this page.

Protect specimen from light

Test Code

CSFTG

Alias/See Also

70297

CPT Codes
84157;82945

Includes

Includes: Total Protein CSF (755), Glucose CSF (70295)

Preferred Specimen

1 mL CSF in sterile container. (minimum 0.5 mL)

Instructions

wrap specimen in foil to protect from light.

Transport Container

CSF Collection Tube Kit

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (preferred)

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = 1 day
Refrigerated = 6 days
Frozen = n/a

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

Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.

Methodology
see individual tests

Setup Schedule

24/7
MVCHEM

Report Available

1 day excluding weekends

Reference Range

	SEX	AGE	Report Normals	Units
Protein, Total, CSF	N/M/F	133Y	15 - 45	MG/DL
Glucose, CSF	N/M/F	133Y	40 - 70	MG/DL

Clinical Significance

See Individual Tests

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439

Last Updated: November 23, 2021

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.