Albumin, CSF
| Abbrev Code: | ARMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6025 | Order Name: | Albumin, CSF |
| Methodology: | Immunoturbidity | ||
| CPT Codes: | 82042 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-3 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | CSF |
| Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Container: | Sterile tube Alternate Containers: Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
| Causes for Rejection: | Grossly bloody, hemolyzed or contaminated specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.4 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 1 month refrigerated; 6 months frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 50200 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | 0-35 mg/dL |
| Use: | Compare to albumin in serum in the evaluation of neurologic diseases. |
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