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Protein Cerebrospinal Fluid

Test Code
186


Alias/See Also
CSF Protein


CPT Codes
82945

Preferred Specimen
1 ml fluid


Transport Container
Sterile CSF Tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Bloody or Hemolyzed specimens


Methodology
Colorimetric

Setup Schedule
24 hours/day


Report Available
STAT 45 min/Routine 2 hours


Clinical Significance
0




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.