Collect

CSF in clean glass or plastic container with secure lid..

Storage/Transport Temperature

1 mL CSF. (Min: 0.5 mL) promptly at Ambient (room temperature) temperature. Refrigerate and transport at 2-8oC if delivery will be delayed.

Performed

Sunday-Saturday

Methodology

Ion Selective Electrode

Interpretive Data

A reference interval has not been established for this test on the supplied specimen type. This test was developed using enzymatic methodology developed by Siemens and its performance characteristics determined by UnityPoint Health Methodist. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes.

Performing Lab

Methodist Hospital

Testing Region

Carle West region

CPT Codes

82438
Testing Information

Collect

CSF in clean glass or plastic container with secure lid..

Storage/Transport Temperature

1 mL CSF. (Min: 0.5 mL) promptly at Ambient (room temperature) temperature. Refrigerate and transport at 2-8oC if delivery will be delayed.

Performed

Sunday-Saturday

Methodology

Ion Selective Electrode

Interpretive Data

A reference interval has not been established for this test on the supplied specimen type. This test was developed using enzymatic methodology developed by Siemens and its performance characteristics determined by UnityPoint Health Methodist. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes.

Performing Lab

Methodist Hospital

Testing Region

Carle West region
Administrative

CPT Codes

82438