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Epic Code LAB195 Protein, Cerebrospinal Fluid

Important Note

Spectrum Health Kelsey Laboratory does not perform this test.  If testing is urgently required by the ED, ensure that a stat courier is on sight prior to collection to ensure transportation is available for this time sensitive testing.

Test Name Alias

Protein CSF | 8650

Interface Order Alias

10231

Quick Collect

TUBE 1

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:

  • 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

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Corewell Health Big Rapids Laboratory, Big Rapids, MI
Corewell Health Blodgett Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Corewell Health Gerber Laboratory, Fremont, MI
Corewell Health Ludington Laboratory, Ludington, MI
Corewell Health Pennock Laboratory, Hastings, MI
Corewell Health Reed City Laboratory, Reed City, MI
Corewell Health Greenville Laboratory, Greenville, MI
Corewell Health Zeeland Laboratory, Zeeland, MI

Methodology

Benzethonium Chloride

CPT

84157

CDM Code

3018415701

Epic Test ID

1230101083

LOINC

Protein CSF: 2880-3

Reviewed Date

3/23/2022