Protein Electrophoresis CSF
Order Name
CSF ELECT
Test Number: 5586625
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 5586625
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Protein Electrophoresis CSF
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Electrophoresis |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (0.8 mL) | CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Sterile container Specimen Storage: Refrigerate at 2°C to 8°C. Specimen Stability: Ambient: Not Available, Refrigerated : 3 days , Frozen: 1 month |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 4-7 days |
| Clinical Use | CSF Protein Electrophoresis is useful in identifying oligoclonal bands that are associated with multiple sclerosis and occasionally viral illnesses. If testing specifically for Multiple Sclerosis, please use our Multiple Sclerosis Panel - [5551560] . Test Components: Total Protein; CSF Electrophoresis (Pre-Albumin Relative %, Albumin Relative %, Alpha-1-Globulin Relative %, Alpha-2-Globulin Relative %, Beta Globulin Relative %, Gamma Globulin Relative %.) |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 261503 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 261503 |
| CPT Code(s) | 84157; 84166 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |