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Epic EAP: LAB195
Epic Description: PROTEIN, CSF
For River Parishes use Soft code CFPR (LAB195).
Synonym
Total Protein, CSF
Spinal Fluid Protein
Specimen Type
CSF
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Sterile Vial |
3.0 mL | 0.2 mL |
OALH Lab:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
CSF TUBES |
4.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Collect specimen for culture and cell counts in separate tubes if possible. Do not send specimen in syringe. Do not centrifuge. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Home Health Agencies: Not available for collection by Home Health.
Aliquot Requirements
CSF
Optimum 3.0 mL
Minimum 0.2 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24 hours
Routine Turnaround Time
1 day
OALH: 240 min
CSR Storage Requirements
Send to the receiving area of Hematology before routing to Chemistry. If tube must be shared with Microbiology or Hematology Labs, do not centrifuge. If share not required, centrifuge and transport to STAT CSR.
CPT Code Information
84157