ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0050680: Immunoglobulin G/Albumin Ratio, CSF |
| Test Mnemonic: IGG/ALB | |
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Methodology: Nephelometry
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: Within 24 hours |
| Specimen Required: | |
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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 |
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| Reference Interval: |
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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 |