ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Immunoglobulin G, CSF Index : 0050676

Mnemonic: IGG SYN

Methodology: Nephelometry
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect:  CSF and one 4 mL serum separator tube.

Transport:  1 mL CSF and 1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL CSF and 0.5 mL serum) Submit specimens in ARUP Standard Transport Tubes.

Pediatric Collection/Transport:  0.3 mL CSF and 0.3 mL serum at 2-8°C.

Remarks:  Separate serum from cells ASAP. 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:
IgG, Serum: 768-1632 mg/dL
IgG, CSF: 0.0-6.0 mg/dL
Albumin, Serum: 3500-5200 mg/dL
Albumin, CSF: 0-35 mg/dL
Albumin Index: 0.0-9.0
CSF IgG Synthesis Rate: £8.0 mg/d
IgG Albumin Ratio: 0.09-0.25
IgG Index: 0.28-0.66
CPT Code(s): 82784 x2 Immunoglobulins; 82040 Albumin, serum; 82042 Albumin, CSF
 
 

 

 

 
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