| Ordering Code | 162 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Total Protein, CSF |
| Alias | CSF Total Protein |
| Preferred Specimen | Cerebrospinal Fluid |
| Preferred Container | Cerebrospinal Fluid Kit Tubes (Sterile Container) |
| Optimum Volume | 1 mL |
| Handling Instructions | Centrifuge and aliquot specimen immediately. |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Refrigerated Airline: Refrigerated |
| Specimen Stability | Refrigerated: 3 Days Frozen: 1 Year (Aliquot) Frozen samples should be thawed only once. |
| Rejection Criteria | Insufficient quantity, Specimen older than stability limits, Hemolyzed |
| Avail. Stat | Patients of the testing hospital only |
| Analytic Time | 1 Day |
| Methodology | Pyrogallol Red |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of March 10, 2026.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Protein, CSF | >=30D | 15-45 | >= 150 | 15-45 | >= 150 | mg/dL | |||
| Total Protein, CSF | 0-29D | 15-130 | >= 150 | 15-130 | >= 150 | mg/dL |