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Test Code 726 Protein, Micro-Total (MTP) Spinal Fluid

Additional Codes

ALAB: TPCSF

PowerChart: Protein CSF

MA Cerner: CSF/Protein

Test Method

Dye-Binding Colorimetric Method; Beckman DxC700AU

Specimen Requirement

0.5 mL spinal fluid is required.

Additional Specimen Collection Information

Centrifuge prior to analysis.

Performance

Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.

Routine orders: Typically completed within 4 hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site.

Expedite: Typically completed within 1 hour after the specimen arrives at the testing site.

STAT: Typically completed within 45 minutes after the specimen arrives at the testing site.

Reference Values

15-45 mg/dL

CPT Code Information

84157 Chemistry: Protein, Total other source

Useful For

To detect increased permeability of the blood-brain barrier to plasma proteins

To detect increased intrathecal production of immunoglobulins

LOINC Code Information

2880-3 Protein [Mass/Volume] In Cerebral Spinal Fluid