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Test Code TPCSF PROTEIN, TOTAL, SPINAL FLUID

Additional Codes

Software Test Code
Label Text                                   TPCSF
EPIC LAB195                              

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Detecting breakdown of the blood-central nervous system barrier such as in conditions of meningitis and encephalomyelitis

Method Name

Spectrophotometry (SP)

Reference Values

15-45 mg/dL

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Available Stat

Specimen Type

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)

Preferred Container

CSF Screw-capped Sterile Vial

Preferred Volume

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF): 1 mL (CSF Screw-capped Sterile Vial)

Minimum Volume

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF): 0.5 mL (CSF Screw-capped Sterile Vial)

Specimen Collection and Handling

1. Spin down and separate the supernatant within 4 hours of collection and send refrigerated.

2. Indicate tube number on all containers.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)

Refrigerated: 3 Days

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer
84157 Protein, Total, Except by Refractometry, Other Source (Synovial Fluid, Cerebralspinal Fluid (CSF))  

Keywords

CSF (CEREBROSPINAL FLUID), TOTAL PROTEIN

TOTAL PROTEIN

Performing Laboratory Location

NorDx Laboratories

Clinical Significance

Excessive concentrations are seen in Froin’s syndrome

LOINC Code Information

2880-3