Ordering Recommendation
Aids in the evaluation of the integrity of the blood brain barrier.
Mnemonic
ALB CSF
Methodology
Quantitative Immunoturbidimetry
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-3 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
CSF.
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge and separate to remove cellular material. Transfer 1 mL CSF to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Grossly bloody, contaminated, or hemolyzed specimens.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 6 months (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference Interval
0-35 mg/dL
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
82042
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0050200 | Albumin, CSF | 1746-7 |
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Aliases
- ALB CSF
- CSF albumin
Albumin, CSF