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HelpTest Code PROSF Protein, Total, Spinal Fluid
Performing Laboratory
North Ottawa Community Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Spinal fluid
Container/Tube: Screw-capped, sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Reference Values
15-45 mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Bichromatic End point
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84157
Specimen Storage and Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| CSF | Room Temp | < 4 hours |
| Refrigerated (primary) | <3 days | |
| Frozen | <6 months |