ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0050670: Immunoglobulin G, CSF

Test Mnemonic: IGG CSF
Methodology: Nephelometry

Performed: Sun-Sat

Reported: Within 24 hours

Specimen Required:  
Collect: CSF.

Transport: 1 mL CSF at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.4 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.3 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 (if frozen within 24 hours)

Reference Interval:
0-6.0 mg/dL

CPT Code(s):
82784

 

 

 
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