Albumin, CSF
Test Mnemonic
CSFALB
CPT Codes
- 82042 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
1746-7
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) | Clean container | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
1 - 4 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Immunoturbidometric Assay |
Reference Range
| Albumin, CSF | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| 3 Months | 47 Months | Normal | less than 45 | mg/dL | 4 Years | 99 Years | Normal | 10 - 30 | mg/dL |
Clinical Info
Evaluation of acute inflammation, intracranial tumors and cerebrovascular disease