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HelpTest Code BF7 Protein, CSF
Synonym
- CFP
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: CSF Tube
Acceptable Container/Tube: CSF Tube, Sterile Container
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Refrigerated: 3 days
Rejected Due To
- Unacceptable container type
- Sample received past listed stability
Reference Values
0-3 days: 40-120 mg/dL
4-30 days: 20-80 mg/dL
31+ days: 15-45 mg/dL
Cautions
CSF specimen contaminated with blood may produce unreliable protein results.
Method Description
Colorimetric with Pyrogallol red
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab UH
Clinical Lab University East
Clinical Lab West Campus
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 day
Reporting Name
Protein, CSF
CPT Code Information
84157
LOINC Code Information
2880-3