Protein Total and Protein Electrophoresis, CSF
Test Summary
To evaluate protein composition of cerebrospinal fluid and may be useful in neurological diseases or tumors in central nervous system. This assay is not recommended for the assessment of multiple sclerosis for which oligoclonal bands in CSF and serum should be ordered.
Aliases
- PEP (CSF)
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
6 mL CSF collected in a sterile, leak-proof CSF container
Minimum Volume
3.5 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 28 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Gross hemolysis
Order Code
PECSF
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB346
Includes
Protein, Total, CSF
Protein Electrophoresis, CSF
Protein Electrophoresis, CSF
CPT Code
- 84157
- 84166
Billing Code
- 670413
- 670414
CPT Statement
Methodology
Agarose Gel Electrophoresis • Spectrophotometry (SP)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
Protein, Total, CSF
| <1 month | 15-100 mg/dL |
| 1 month-60 years | 15-45 mg/dL |
| >60 years | 15-60 mg/dL |
| Prealbumin | 1.3-6.9 % |
| Albumin | 51.9-67.8 % |
| Alpha-1-Globulin | 1.8-6.5 % |
| Alpha-2-Globulin | 4.6-10.8 % |
| Beta Globulin | 7.8-18.2 % |
| Gamma Globulin | 4.8-17.6 % |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 3 - 5 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
6 mL CSF collected in a sterile, leak-proof CSF container
Minimum Volume
3.5 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 28 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Gross hemolysis
Result Information
Methodology
Agarose Gel Electrophoresis • Spectrophotometry (SP)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
Protein, Total, CSF
| <1 month | 15-100 mg/dL |
| 1 month-60 years | 15-45 mg/dL |
| >60 years | 15-60 mg/dL |
| Prealbumin | 1.3-6.9 % |
| Albumin | 51.9-67.8 % |
| Alpha-1-Globulin | 1.8-6.5 % |
| Alpha-2-Globulin | 4.6-10.8 % |
| Beta Globulin | 7.8-18.2 % |
| Gamma Globulin | 4.8-17.6 % |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 3 - 5 days