Protein CSF (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code

1230100101

Alias/See Also

LAB195: Protein, CSF | CSF PROTEIN|FSTP

CPT Codes
84157x1

Preferred Specimen

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 1 (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 1 (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 1 (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
LCMH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 1 (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: CSF 1 (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
BCH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 1 (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
BPH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 1 (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
THL HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 1 (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3

Other Acceptable Specimens

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: STERILE CONTAINER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 2: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 3: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 4: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 2: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 3: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 4: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 2: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 3: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 4: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
LCMH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 2: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
LCMH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 3: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
LCMH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 4: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: STERILE CONTAINER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: CSF 2: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: CSF 3: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: CSF 4: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
BCH HOSPITAL LAB: STERILE CONTAINER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
BCH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 2: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
BCH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 3: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
BCH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 4: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
BPH HOSPITAL LAB: STERILE CONTAINER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
BPH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 2: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
BPH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 3: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
BPH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 4: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
THL HOSPITAL LAB: STERILE CONTAINER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
THL HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 2: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
THL HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 3: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
THL HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 4: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3

Instructions

Minimum 0.5 mL fluid

Transport Temperature

Lab Only: Fluid samples are stable for up to 7 days at 20 to 25°C, at 2 to 8°C for up to 1 month. Stored specimens must be inspected for particulates. If present, mix and centrifuge the specimen to remove particulates prior to testing.

Report Available

GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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