32810:PROTEIN, CEREBROSPINAL FLUID
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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Methodology: |
Pyrogallol Red |
Edit Date: |
1/15/2006 |
Performed: |
Daily |
Released: |
Same day |
CPT Code: |
84157 |
Specimen Collection Details |
Collection: |
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in a sterile container. |
Handling: |
Centrifuge and remove supernatant within 4 hours of collection. Transport in a sterile tube immediately. |
Standard Volume: |
1 mL CSF. |
Minimum Volume: |
0.5 mL CSF. |
Transport: |
Refrigerated. |
Comments: |
Specimen should be collected prior to the intrathecal administration of contrast media. |
Rejection Criteria: |
Gross hemolysis. |