- Test Name
- CSF Protein
- Aliases
- SFE; CSFP
- Provincial Mnemonic
- PROCF
- LOINC Test Code
- 2880-3
- Description and Primary Use
- Most CSF protein orginates by diffusion from plasma across the blood-CSF barrier. Elevated levels occur as a result of increased permeability of the blood-CSF barrier or with increased local synthesis of immunoglobulins.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- ≤3 Days
- Test Cost
- Not Available
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Analyze without delay
- Criteria for Rejection
Samples before fluorescein is given or at least 24 hours later.
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Select category 2, and category 3 and 4 laboratory sites.
- Last Updated
- 28-Aug-19