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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

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]