Test Code CHEMCSF Cerebrospinal Fluid Chemistry Panel
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 |
PROTCSF |
Protein |
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.