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CSF PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS

Message
1 Gold SST and 1 Sterile container (for CSF) are required for testing. Blood Collection- Collect a full tube, following standard venipuncture techniques. CSF Collection- Follow protocol for CSF collection.


Test Code
LAB17265 PELEC


Alias/See Also
PELEC


CPT Codes
84166

Instructions
Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Serum - Centrifuge and separate cells after clot formation and within 4 hours of collection. Minimum Testing Volume: 0.5mL CSF0.5mL Serum Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Ambient: N/A Refrigerated : 72 hoursFrozen: N/A Causes for Rejection: Unlabeled, mislabeled, wrong tube type, QNS, gross hemolysis, gross lipemia.


Report Available
24-Hours


Clinical Significance
1230130269



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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.