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Test Code TPSF Protein, Total, Spinal Fluid

Reporting Name

Protein, Total, CSF

Useful For

Detecting disruptions of the blood-brain barrier or intrathecal synthesis of immunoglobulins

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

CSF


Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Sterile vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge specimen to remove any cellular material.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.25 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
CSF Refrigerated (preferred) 72 hours
  Frozen  180 days

Reference Values

≥12 months: 0-35 mg/dL

Reference values have not been established for patients that are <12 months of age.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

84157

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
TPSF Protein, Total, CSF 2880-3

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
TPSF Protein, Total, CSF 2880-3

Report Available

Same day/1 to 2 days

Reject Due To

All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Method Name

Reflectance Spectrophotometry