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Protein, Total, CSF

Test Code
CSFTP


Preferred Specimen
Body fluid


Instructions
STATE SOURCE. Deliver to Lab immediately.


Transport Container
Sterile Tube


Transport Temperature
Unspun - stable for 2 hours. Spun specimen stable for 6 hours at room temp., and 4 days refrigerated


Reference Range
See report for normal ranges


Clinical Significance
Examination of CSF Total Protein is used chiefly to detect increased permeability of the blood/brain barrier to plasma proteins or to detect increased intrathecal secretion of immunoglobulins. The permeability of the blood/brain barrier to plasma proteins is increased in high intracranial pressure due to brain tumor or intracerebral hemorrhage, or by inflammation, especially bacterial meningitis




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.