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Test ID TPSF Protein, Total, Spinal Fluid

Useful For

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

Method Name

Reflectance Spectrophotometry

Reporting Name

Protein, Total, CSF

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
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

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

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

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.

Report Available

Same day/1 to 2 days

NY State Approved

Yes