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HelpTest Code PROT CSF Protein
Performing Laboratory
YRMC, Chemistry
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday – Sunday
Specimen Requirements
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Handle specimens as biohazardous material
Specimen Transport Temperature
Specimen must not be sent through the pneumatic tube system, must be hand carried to the laboratory.
Stability- Up to 4 hours from the time of collection when stored at ambient temperature
CPT Code
84157
Unit of Measure
mg/dL
Collection Instructions
Collect specimens using standard laboratory procedures
Specimens should be collected prior to the intrathecal administration of contrast media.
Minimum Volume = 1 mL
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation is necessary.