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Spinal Fluid Total Protein

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
CSFTP


CPT Codes
84155

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL spinal fluid


Instructions
Maintain sterility and forward promptly.


Transport Container
Screw-capped sterile vial


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Biuret Reaction Colorimetric

Reference Range
12-60 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Examination of total protein in spinal fluid is used to detect increased permeability of the blood-spinal fluid barrier to plasma proteins or increased intrathecal synthesis of immunoglobulins.



Last Updated: January 16, 2020


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.