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Albumin, CSF
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | ALBC |
| Test group | Albumin |
| Performed by | Immunology |
| In House Availability | Wednesday (day shift) |
| Method | Rate nephelometry |
| Collection Instructions | Specimen label must contain the date the sample was collected and the legible name of the person who collected the sample. |
| Container type | CSF tube |
| Amount to Collect | See preferred volume |
| Sample type | CSF |
| Preferred volume | 0.2 mL CSF |
| Processing notes | Refrigerate sample |
| Units | mg/dL |
| Normal range | 6.6-44.2 |
| Stability | Refrigerated 4 days. |
| Turn around times | 1-8 days |
| CPT coding | 82042 |
| LOINC code | 1746-7 |
| Last Updated | 3/24/2013 7:12:57 PM |
| Entry Number | 1018 |
| Lab Procedure Link | Click here for Procedure |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667