Albumin, Cerebrospinal Fluid
Order Name
Albumin CSF
Test Number: 5195226
Revision Date 11/16/2023
Test Number: 5195226
Revision Date 11/16/2023
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Albumin, Cerebrospinal Fluid
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Immunoassay (IA) | 1746-7 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 0.5 mL (0.25 mL) | CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) | Sterile Screwtop Container | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | The first tube of a routinely obtained three-tube set of cerebrospinal fluid should be used. A CSF specimen is obtained by spinal tap and should be collected in sterile tubes and submitted to the laboratory as soon as possible. Tubes must be labeled with the patient's full name, date, time of collection, and with the number indicating the sequence in which the tubes were obtained. Stability: Room temperature 14 days, Refrigerated 14 days, Frozen 14 days (Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3) |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 3 - 5 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 012229 |
| CPT Code(s) | 82042 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |