Test Code CSFP Microprotein, CSF
Infectious
Additional Codes
| EPIC | LAB4073 |
Purpose
An increase in spinal fluid protein is seen in a variety of disease states. Among them are meningitis, polyneuritis, and some tumors.
Source: Beckman Coulter Unicel, M-TP IFU. REF #445860 12/22/15
Methodology
Turbidimetric method (Roche Cobas c503)
Sample Type
CSF
Specimen Minimum Volume
55 uL with insert cup
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Ambient (20-25°C) | 1 day |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) (store) | 6 days |
| Frozen (-20°C) | 1 year* |
*Freeze only once!
Reference Ranges
| Normal Range |
|---|
| 15 - 45 mg/dL |
| Technical Range |
|---|
| 6 - 200 mg/dL |
Rejection Criteria
| Hemolysis | Index >500 |
|---|---|
| Icteric | Index >20 |
| Lipemia | N/A |
Availability
| Performed | STAT |
|---|---|
| 24/7 | Yes |
Performing Laboratory
MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory
Lab Department
Chemistry
CPT Code
84157
LOINC
2880-3 Protein (CSF) [Mass/Vol]