Laboratory Services
Total Protein, Spinal Fluid
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| Test Description |
Total Protein, Spinal Fluid
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| Synonym(s) |
TPCSF |
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| General Information |
Used in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as meningitis, brain tumors and infections of the central nervous systems. |
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| Container Type |
CSF tube, plastic aliquot tube |
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| Specimen Type |
CSF |
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| Specimen Requirements |
Date and time of collection are required. |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
0.5 mLs |
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| Additional Processing Details |
Centrifuge to remove any cellular material and transfer to a plastic aliquot tube. |
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| Stability |
Room Temp - 24 hrs Refrigerated - 6 days Frozen - 1 year |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Bloody specimens. Blood in a CSF specimen invalidates the protein value. |
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| Methodology |
Turbidimetric |
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday - Saturday |
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| CPT Code(s) |
84157 |
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| Reference Range |
15-45 mg/dL |
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| STAT Orderable (Y/N) |
Y |
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
2880-3 |
