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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 (CALCULATION) | 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)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)