Epic Code LAB195 Protein, Cerebrospinal Fluid
Test Name Alias
Protein CSF | 8650
Interface Order Alias
10231
Ordering Instructions
Lab Testing is performed using the following tube order regardless of label:
1) Hematology, 2) Microbiology, 3) Hematology, 4) Chemistry
United Lab: 1) Chemistry/Hematology, 2)Microbiology, 3) Hematology
Collection Instructions
Specimen Collection: Spinal Fluid (CSF)
Container(s): Sterile vial or Sterile transport tube or CSF tube
Preferred Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL
Minimum Volume to Collect: 0.5 mL
Neonate Volume to Collect: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
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Label container with patient information, specimen source, and date of collection.
- Send to lab immediately (within 1 hour) for specimen processing – See processing instructions.
Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)
Centrifuge/Spin: Yes
Aliquot: Yes
Processing Instructions:
- Centrifuge and analyze specimen immediately upon arrival to lab.
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Lab Staff Instructions
Lab Central Staff: All CSF specimens to Hematology first.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerate: 6 days
Frozen: aliquot for longer storage
Laboratory Retention: 7 days (United Lab: 14 days)
Test Frequency
Available 24 hours, usual TAT 1 day.
Reference Range
0 up to 10 Days: 40 – 120 mg/dL
10 Days up to 60 Days: 20 – 70 mg/dL
60 Days and up: 15-60 mg/dL
Performing Department
CHEMISTRY
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Spectrum Health Regional Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Spectrum Health Big Rapids Laboratory, Big Rapids, MI
Spectrum Health Blodgett Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Spectrum Health Gerber Laboratory, Fremont, MI
Spectrum Health Ludington Laboratory, Ludington, MI
Spectrum Health Pennock Laboratory, Hastings, MI
Spectrum Health Reed City Laboratory, Reed City, MI
Spectrum Health United Laboratory, Greenville, MI
Spectrum Health Zeeland Laboratory, Zeeland, MI
Methodology
Benzethonium Chloride
CPT
84157-LAB-PROTEIN CSF
CDM Code
4058650
Epic Test ID
1230101083
LOINC
Protein CSF: 2880-3
Beaker LOINC
PROTEIN CSF: 2880-3
Reviewed Date
3/5/2020
Beaker Names
Beaker Procedure Name: PROTEIN CSF
Beaker Display Name: Protein, Cerebrospinal Fluid
BEAKER TEST NAME: PROTEIN, CSF
BEAKER TEST REPORT NAME: Protein, CSF
Beaker Synonyms
No synonym on file
Beaker Collection and Specimen Handling
BEAKER COLLECTION: TUBE 1
Beaker Location, Container and Temperature
BW CHEMISTRY: CSF TUBE R (Preferred)-Refrigerated
BL CHEMISTRY: CSF TUBE R (Preferred)-Refrigerated
BR CHEMISTRY: CSF TUBE R (Preferred)-Refrigerated
GM CHEMISTRY: CSF TUBE R (Preferred)-Refrigerated
LH CHEMISTRY: CSF TUBE R (Preferred)-Refrigerated
PH CHEMISTRY: CSF TUBE R (Preferred)-Refrigerated
RC CHEMISTRY: CSF TUBE R (Preferred)-Refrigerated
UN CHEMISTRY: CSF TUBE R (Preferred)-Refrigerated
ZH CHEMISTRY: CSF TUBE R (Preferred)-Refrigerated