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HelpTest Code LAB195 CSF Total Protein
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center/ Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital
Ordering Recommendations
To detect increased permeability of the blood-brain barrier to plasma proteins.
To detect increased intrathecal production of immunoglobulins.
Collect
CSF
Collection Device
CSF Collection Container
Specimen Volume
1 mL
Specimen Preparation
Tubes must be labelled with order of collection.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
| Room Temp | Immediately transport to Laboratory. |
| Refrigerated | 72 hours |
| Frozen | Undetermined |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temp
Remarks
TURN AROUND TIME
|
STAT |
1 Hour |
Methodology
Colorimetric
Start Date
9/13/2017
Last Review Date
06/20/2025
7/11/25 AP