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HelpTest Code CSFTP Protein, CSF Fluid
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Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) protein is formed in the choroid plexus of the ventricles of the brain by ultrafiltration of blood plasma. Disorders that result in increased permeability of the choroid plexus and increased protein in the CSF include meningitis, trauma, multiple sclerosis, obstruction neoplasm, disk herniation and cerebral infarction.
Synonyms/Keywords
Spinal Fluid Protein
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 |
CSF Tubes 1-4, Sage Cup, Sterile Container |
0.5 mL | 0.3 mL |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerate | 7-10 days |
| Frozen | 7-10 days |
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| All Performing Sites | 0-1 month: 30-90 mg/dL 1 month - adult: 15-45 mg/dL |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Chemistry
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Pyrogallol Red /Beckman AU |
| Eau Claire | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Pyrogallol Red /Beckman AU |
| Weston | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Pyrogallol Red /Beckman AU |
| Park Falls | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Pyrogallol Red /Beckman AU |
| Ladysmith | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Pyrogallol Red /Beckman AU |
| Rice Lake | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Pyrogallol Red /Beckman AU |
| Marshfield | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Pyrogallol Red /Beckman AU |
| Minocqua | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Pyrogallol Red /Beckman AU |
| Neillsville | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Pyrogallol Red /Beckman AU |
| Stevens Point | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Pyrogallol Red /Beckman AU |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84157 |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84157 |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Cerner | Protein CSF |