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CEREBROSPINAL FLUID PANEL

Test Code
NMCP CSF


Alias/See Also
csf chem, csf glucose, protein csf


Includes
Glucose and Protein


Preferred Specimen
CSF


Minimum Volume
2ml


Instructions
Bring CSF tubes to hematology stat for testing. For NMCP: send CSF tube #3 to chemistry for testing. Send tube # 2 for culture; send tubes 1 & 4 to hematology unless tube order changed by provider. Tube order is always at the discretion of the provider


Transport Container
Sterile tube # 3




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.