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3016604
CSF, Total Protein
CSFTP
Ordering Recommendation
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Specimens should be collected prior to the intrathecal administration of contrast media.
Collect
CSF. Also acceptable: CSF collected in plain red.
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge to remove cellular material. Transfer 1 mL CSF to an ARUP standard transport tube.(Min. 0.2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimen types other than those listed.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 6 days, Frozen: 1 year
Methodology
Quantitative Turbidimetry
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
Reference Interval
15-45 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
84157
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 3016605 | CSF, Total Protein |
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Aliases
CSF, Total Protein
