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eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB195 Protein Level CSF
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerebrospinal Fluid | Cerebrospinal Fluid | CSF-R | 0.1 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: N/ATransport Temperature: Refrigerated
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: N/A
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: 1 Day (Stability depends on cell count)
Refrigerate: 6 Days (Stability depends on cell count)
Frozen: 1 Year (Stability depends on cell count)
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| PROTEIN, CSF | 2880-3 |
| XANTHOCHROMATIC, CSF | 13532-7 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
STAT 1 Hour
Routine 4 Hours
CPT Code(s)
84157
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry
Performing Lab(s)
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital Laboratory (APD)
Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE)
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center Laboratory (MAH)
New London Hospital Laboratory (NLH)