ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Immunoglobulin G/Albumin Ratio, CSF : 0050680

Mnemonic: IGG/ALB

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
Reference Interval:
IgG, CSF: 0.0-6.0 mg/dL
Albumin, CSF: 0-35 mg/dL
CSF IgG/Albumin Ratio: 0.09-0.25
CPT Code(s): 82784 IgG; 82042 Albumin, CSF
 
 

 

 

 
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