ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Immunoglobulins, CSF Quantitative : 0050631

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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