Ordering Recommendation
Aids in diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.
Mnemonic
ALB CSF
Methodology
Quantitative Nephelometry
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
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: 0.4 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Grossly bloody, contaminated, or hemolyzed specimens.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 1 year (if frozen within 24 hours) (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
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