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Protein, Total, CSF
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Test Code
CSFTP
Alias/See Also
755;
CSF Protein, Total;
TP (CSF);
CSF Protein, Total;
TP (CSF);
CPT Codes
84157
Preferred Specimen
1 mL CSF in sterile container, protected from light. (minimum 0.5 mL)
Instructions
wrap specimen in foil to protect from light.
Transport Container
Sterile screw-capped container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature = 1 day
Refrigerated = 6 days
Frozen = n/a
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
Spectrophotometric
Setup Schedule
24/7
MVCHEM
MVCHEM
Report Available
1 day excluding weekends
Reference Range
| SEX | AGE | Report Normals | Units |
| N/M/F | 133Y | 15 - 45 | MG/DL |
Clinical Significance
The CSF normally contains less than 1% of the amount of protein present in plasma. Clinical disorders associated with increased CSF protein include traumatic spinal tap, increased blood-CSF permeability due to meningitis or hemorrhage, endocrine/metabolic disorders, drug toxicity, and CSF circulation disorders. Clinical disorders associated with decreased CSF total protein include CSF leakage from dural tear, increased intracranial pressure, removal of CSF, hyperthyroidism and leukemia. Young children (6 months to 2 years) also have decreased CSF total protein.
Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
Last Updated: December 7, 2021
