ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0050631: Immunoglobulins, CSF Quantitative

Test Mnemonic: QNTIG CSF
Methodology: Nephelometry

Performed: Wed, Sat

Reported: 1-5 days

Specimen Required:  
Collect: CSF.

Transport: 1 mL CSF at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.6 mL)  Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.5 mL CSF at 2-8°C.

Remarks: Centrifuge and separate to remove cellular material.

Unacceptable Conditions: Grossly bloody or hemolyzed specimens.

Stability: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 1 year

Reference Interval:
 
Test Number Components Reference Interval
0050341Immunoglobulin A, CSF 0.0-0.7 mg/dL
0050670Immunoglobulin G, CSF 0-6.0 mg/dL
0050356Immunoglobulin M, CSF 0-0.7 mg/dL

CPT Code(s):
82784 Immunoglobulin IgA; 82784 Immunoglobulin IgG; 82784 Immunoglobulin IgM

 

 

 
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