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HelpTest Code LAB195 Protein, Spinal Fluid
Reporting Title
Protein, CSF
Methodology
Roche Diagnostics- RMH, GMC, DH, DMH, GMH, WECC, PMC, GCMH, BH, OBH, MGH, MH, SH
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH, GMC, DH, DMH, MGH, WECC, PMC, OBH, MH, SH,GCMH, BH Core Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
Submit 1 mL of spinal fluid from vial #1, #3, or #4 in a screw-capped, sterile, plastic vial. Blood in spinal fluid will significantly increase protein result; submit vial which has no blood contamination. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
Note: Specimen should be collected before fluorescein is administered or 24 hours after.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated | 6 days |
| Ambient | 1 day | |
| Frozen | 12 months |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerate OK/Frozen OK
Reference Values
15-45 mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84157