ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Immunoglobulin M, CSF : 0050356

Mnemonic: IGM CSF

Methodology: Nephelometry
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect:  CSF.

Storage/Transport Temperature:  1 mL CSF at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.3 mL)  Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Remarks:  Centrifuge and separate to remove cellular material.

Unacceptable Conditions:  Grossly bloody or hemolyzed specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing):  Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 1 year
Reference Interval:
0-0.7 mg/dL
CPT Code(s): 82784
Cross References: IgM, CSF
 
 

 

 

 
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