ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Immunoglobulins, CSF Quantitative : 0050631

Mnemonic: QNTIG CSF

Methodology: Quantitative Nephelometry
Performed: Wed, Sat
Reported: 1-5 days
Specimen Required: Collect: CSF.

Specimen Preparation: Centrifuge and separate to remove cellular material. Transfer 1 mL CSF to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.6 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Grossly bloody or hemolyzed specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): 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 x3
Cross References: IgA, IgG & IgM (Immunoglobulins, CSF Quantitative), Immunoglobulins IgA, IgG, IgM, Cerebrospinal Fluid (Immunoglobulins, CSF Quantitative)