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Aliasis
CSF Total Protein
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparations required
Special Collection Instructions
Transport CSF to the laboratory as soon as possible
Collection Method
Lumbar puncture or CSF Shunt
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
CSF: Sterile CSF tube
Preferred Specimen
CSF: Sterile CSF tube
Acceptable Specimen(s)
CSF: Sterile CSF tube
Reference or Target Ranges
15 – 45 mg/dL
Reportable Units
mg/dL
Critical Value
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Newborn – 1 Month |
< 20 or > 120 mg/dL |
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1 month-Adult |
< 15 mg/dL or > 45 mg/dL |
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold: |
500 mg/dL |
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Icterus Threshold: |
25 mg/dL (unconjugated) |
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25 mg/dL (conjugated) |
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Lipemia Threshold: |
500 mg/dL |
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient |
8 Hours |
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Refrigerated |
72 Hours |
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Frozen |
6 Months |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
84157