Immunoglobulin IgG Quantitative, CSF
Order Name
CSF IGG
Test Number: 3500765
Revision Date 02/16/2021
Test Number: 3500765
Revision Date 02/16/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Immunoglobulin IgG Quantitative, CSF
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Quantitative Immunoturbidimetric | 2464-6 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1mL (0.5mL) | CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | CSF must be crystalline clear. Centrifuge and separate to remove cellular material. Unacceptable Conditions: Grossly bloody or hemolyzed specimens. Stability: Ambient - Unacceptable, Refrigerated - 1 month, Frozen - 6 months. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Sun-Sat |
| Expected TAT | Within 24 hours of setup |
| Clinical Use | The concentration of CSF IgG is increased in various infections, inflammatory conditions, neoplastic diseases, and active multiple sclerosis. |
| Notes | Reference Lab: ARUP Test Code: 50670 Click Here to view information on the ARUP website. |
| CPT Code(s) | 82784 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |