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HelpTest ID NBLD0180 Protein, CSF
AKA
CSF Protein, Total Protein Cerebrospinal Fluid
Specimen Type/Requirements
CSF is collected by the provider in screw top sterile tubes numbered 1-4
Centrifuge sample and send supernatant refrigerated.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume |
500 µL CSF |
| Minimum Volume |
100 µL CSF |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | N/A | |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for Transport |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday
Methodology
Turbidimetric
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Fargo-Core Lab
CPT
84157