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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

Timed endpoint method (Beckman Coulter UniCel DxC 660i)

Sample Type

CSF

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Specimen Stability

Temperature Time
Ambient (18-25°C) 2 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C) (store) 7 - 10 days
Frozen (-15 to -20°C) N/A

Reference Ranges

Normal Range
10 - 60 mg/dL

 

Technical Range
6 - 300 mg/dL

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis 1+ Reject
Icteric N/A
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]