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Test Code CPROT Spinal Fluid, Protein

Performing Laboratory

ChristianaCare:

  • Newark Campus
  • Middletown Campus
  • Wilmington Campus

Methodology

Biuret/Reverse Modified

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:  Screw-capped, sterile vial
Specimen:  1 mL of spinal fluid
Collection Instructions:  Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
Note:  Label vial with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of collection, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.

Reference Values

CSF 

Range (mg/dL) 

0 – 13 days 

40 - 120 

14 days – 30 days 

20 - 80 

≥ 31 days 

15 - 40 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Routine Turnaround Time:  8 hours

STAT Turnaround Time:  1 hour