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HelpTest ID NBLD0180 Protein, CSF
Specimen Type/Requirements
CSF tube - CSF aliquot
Test is affected by hemolysis. Test is not affected by lipemia.
Specimen Volume
Sioux Falls
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Bismarck
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.25 mL |
Stability/Transport
Sioux Falls
| Room Temperature | 24 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 6 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Greater than 1 year* |
*If CSF is frozen, centrifuge and separate from any cells prior to testing.
Bismarck
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 72 hours | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 - 3 days
Methodology
Sioux Falls
Benzethonium Chloride
Bismarck
Pyrogallol Red
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Bismarck
CPT
84157