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Additional Codes
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Alias
N/A
Collection Method
Provider collected
Container
CSF Tube
Preferred Specimen
CSF Tube
Acceptable Specimes
N/A
Units
mg/dl
Reference Ranges
(Adults)
- 15 - 45 mg/dL
(Pediatric)
- < 2 months: 20 – 110 mg/dL
- 2 – 4 months: 15 – 80 mg/dL
- > 4 months: 5 -45 mg/dL
Critical Values
(Adults) >/= 100 mg/dL
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis | Reject Bloody Specimens |
| Icterus | N/A |
| Lipemia | N/A |
| Other | QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type, viscous/mucus-like |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient (15-25°C) | 1 day |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) | 6 days |
| Frozen (-20°C) | 1 year |
Performing Site
Boone Health Laboratory
Performance Information
| Days/Times Performed | Daily 24/7 |
| Expected Turn around Time | Same day |
| Methodology/Method Description | Roche Cobas |
CPT Code(s)
84157
Panel Components
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