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Cerebrospinal Fluid, Electrophoresis

Test Code
EPCSF


Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum (1.0 minimum) and 7 mL CSF (3.0 mL minimum )


Instructions
Serum protein electrophoresis must be run at same time. Testing includes analysis for oligoclonal bands, CSF IgG Synthesis, CSF Albumin Quantitation, and Total CSF Protein.


Transport Container
SST Tube and CSF Tube


Transport Temperature
Ambient




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.