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HelpTest Code CSF-PRO Cerebrospinal Fluid Panel
Synonyms/Keywords
CSF Profile
Specimen Requirements
| Fasting Required | Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | CSF | 1-4 CSF tubes | Sage Container | 4 mL | 3 mL |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerate | 7-10 days |
| Frozen | 7-10 days |
Rejection Criteria
Specimens > 2hrs old are not acceptable for glucose.
Test Components
Panel includes the following tests: cell count, differential, glucose, turbidity, color, and total protein.
If performed at Marshfield, the panel also includes CSF IgG, Albumin and IgG/Albumin ratio.
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| All Performing Sites | See individual test listings for reference ranges |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Chemistry
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston | Monday through Sunday | 1 day | See individual tests for methodology |
| Eau Claire | Monday through Sunday | 1 day | See individual tests for methodology |
| Park Falls | Monday through Sunday | 1 day | See individual tests for methodology |
| Ladysmith | Monday through Sunday | 1 day | See individual tests for methodology |
| Rice Lake | Monday through Sunday | 1 day | See individual tests for methodology |
| Marshfield | Monday through Sunday | 1 day | See individual tests for methodology |
| Minocqua | Monday through Sunday | 1 day | See individual tests for methodology |
| Neillsville | Monday through Sunday | 1 day | See individual tests for methodology |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84157 | Protein, total | |||
| 82945 | Glucose | |||
| 82784 | Gammaglobulin, each | |||
| 89051 | Cell count w/ diff - body fluid |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84157 | Protein, total | |||
| 82945 | Glucose | |||
| 82784 | Gammaglobulin, each | |||
| 89051 | Cell count w/ diff - body fluid |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Cerner | CSF Profile |