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HelpTest Code LAB195 Protein, Cerebral Spinal Fluid
Specimen Requirement
0.5 mL CSF- Specimen should be collected before fluorescein is given, or at least 24 hours later.
Referring lab: Supernatant preferred.
Specimen Stability
1 day at 20-25° C
6 days at 2-8° C
Testing Schedule
Daily
Reference Range
15 - 45 mg/dL
Testing Department
Chemistry
Method
Benzethonium Chloride
CPT Code
84157
Outpatient Turnaround Time
4 hours after receipt
Inpatient STAT Turnaround Time
45 minutes after receipt
Inpatient Routine Turnaround Time
4 hours after receipt