Test Code CSFP Protein, Total, Spinal Fluid

Methodology

Photometric

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube or Fluid Collection Tube

Transport refrigerated.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

Age	Reference Values
0 days - 14 days	56-102 mg/dL
14 days – 28 days	49-89 mg/dL
28 days – 42 days	41-75 mg/dL
42 days - 2 months	36-70 mg/dL
2 months - 18 years	5-40 mg/dL
> 18 years	15-45 mg/dL

Critical Values

Age	Critical Values
0 days - 14 days	> 102 mg/dL
14 days - 28 days	>89 mg/dL
28 days - 42 days	>75 mg/dL
42 days - 2 months	>70 mg/dL
2 months - 18 years	>40 mg/dL
> 18 years	> 45 mg/dL

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84155

Performing Laboratory

Beebe Healthcare Laboratory

Performing Location

Margaret H. Rollins Laboratory
South Coastal Campus Laboratory