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Test Code CHEMCSF Cerebrospinal Fluid Chemistry Panel

Important Note

NAH Outreach Interface Order

Specimen Type

Cerebrospinal fluid

Container

Sterile CSF Tube

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Stability

3 days at 2-8°C

Expected Turn Around Time

1 hour

Transfer Instructions

Transport specimen at 2-8°C tightly capped.

CPT

82945; 84157

Result Information

Result Code

Result

GLUCCSF

Glucose
CSF

PROTCSF

Protein
CSF

Special Instructions

Specimen tubes must have indication of the order of collection.

Specimen must be walked to Lab and logged into receipt book. Do not send via tube system.