Protein, CSF PROTCSF

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Protein, CSF

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Protein, CSF

EPIC Order Name

CSF, Protein

Clinical Info

Specimen Type

CSF

Container

CSF Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Screw capped sterile vial
Specimen:  8 mL CSF (mini 1 mL)  from collection vial #1 in a screw-capped, sterile vial.
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerated. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

Specimen Stability

1 day Room Temperature
6 days Refrigerated
>12 months Frozen

Methodology

Turbidimetric-Roche Modular

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

84157

PDM

5300815

Result Interpretation

0-1 month:  40-120 mg/dL
≥1 month:  15-45 mg/dL

Forms