Protein CSF*
Methodology
Colorimetric Absorbance
Performing Laboratory
Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Spinal fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Normal Reference Values
14-45 mg/dL
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Analytical Time:
1 day
Available Stat
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84157
Critical Values
>100 mg/dL (automatic call-back)