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HelpTest Code LAB195 Protein, Total, Spinal Fluid
Collection:
Specimen: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
Container: Spinal Fluid Collection Tube
Volume: Minimum 0.5 mL
Stability:
Send specimen to Lab ASAP.
Ambient: 8 Hours
Refrigerated (preferred): 1 Week
Frozen: 2 Weeks
Turn Around Time (TAT):
STAT: 1 HOUR
Routine: 4 HOURS
Test Availability:
24 hours a day / 7 days a week
Reference Interval:
15.0 – 45.0 mg/dL
Additional Test Codes
PROT CSF
Performing Laboratory Section
Chemistry / UMC MAIN LABORATORY