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0050200
Albumin, CSF
ALB CSF
Ordering Recommendation
Aids in the evaluation of the integrity of the blood brain barrier.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state 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)
Methodology
Quantitative Immunoturbidimetry
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-3 days
Reference Interval
0-35 mg/dL
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
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
