Protein Electrophoresis, CSF
Test Mnemonic
CSFPE
CPT Codes
- 84166 - QTY (1)
- 84157 - QTY (1)
Includes
- Pre-albumin
- Albumin
- Alpha-1 globulin
- Alpha-2 globulin
- Beta globulin
- Gamma globulin
- Total Protein
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
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 | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated | 1 week |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Days Performed
Mon, Wed, Fri
Turnaround Time
2 - 6 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Electrophoresis |
Reference Range
| Albumin | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | 8.4 - 34.2 | mg/dL | |||
| Alpha-1 globulin | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | 0.0 - 3.1 | mg/dL | |||
| Alpha-2 globulin | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | 0.0 - 5.4 | mg/dL | |||
| Beta globulin | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | 0.0 - 8.1 | mg/dL | |||
| Gamma globulin | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | 0.0 - 5.4 | mg/dL | |||
| Pre-albumin | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | 0.0-3.1 | mg/dL | |||
| Total Protein, CSF | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| 15 - 45 mg/dL |
Clinical Info
Neurological disorders