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Albumin - CSF

Source CSF 
Mnemonic CSFALB 
Specimen Requirements

Use pre-packaged sterile collection tubes OR
1 x 5 mL red top tube, NOT SST

0.2 mL CSF
Pediatric: 0.1 mL CSF may be sufficient to perform one of Albumin, Glucose or Total Protein.

 
Specimen Handling

If Culture & Sensitivity collected on same tube send specimen to Microbiology first.  DO NOT freeze.

 
Additional Information

 

 
Testing Location Chemistry-DSC 
Testing Frequency Weekdays 
Alternate Name(s)  
Reference Interval 0.10 - 0.30 g/L 


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