Orderable EAP code:

LAB00547

Billable EAP Codes:

80001729 x 1

CPT Codes:

82945 x 1

Lab Section:

Core Lab

Turnaround Time:

Routine: 2 Hours

Urgent: 1 Hour

Test Schedule:

24 hours, 7 days a week.

Units:

mg/dL

Critical Values:

None

Specimen Requirements:

4.5 mL spinal fluid in a CSF vial.

Pediatric Specimen Requirements:

0.5 mL in a CSF vial

Reference Range:

40 to 70 mg/dL

Comments:

Specimen Stability: 4 hours at room temperature.