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HelpTest Code SFPX Protein, Total, Spinal Fluid
Additional Codes
LAB195
Methodology
Useful for detecting breakdown of the blood-central nervous system barrier (seen in conditions such as meningitis and encephalomyelitis).
Performing Laboratory
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Chemistry
CPT: 84157
Specimen Requirements
1 mL of spinal fluid in a screw-capped, sterile vial. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature.
Note: The presence of blood invalidates the results.
Reference Values
Males
0-14 days: 15-100 g/dL
15-30 days: 15-96 g/dL
31-90 days: 15-48 g/dL
3-6 months: 15-48 g/dL
7-24 months: 15-50 g/dL
2-7 years: 15-45 g/dL
8-18 years: 15-40 g/dL
>19 years: 15-45 g/dL
Females
0-14 days: 15-153 g/dL
15-30 days: 15-100 g/dL
31-90 days: 15-93 g/dL
3-6 months: 15-44 g/dL
7-24 months: 15-48 g/dL
2-7 years: 15-45 g/dL
8-18 years: 15-45 g/dL
>19 years: 15-45 g/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Available STAT