Immunoglobulin M, CSF (Test on Referral as of 10/14/24)
Ordering Recommendation
Aids in diagnosis of immune-related disorders affecting the nervous system.
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
CSF.
Centrifuge and separate to remove cellular material. Transfer 1 mL CSF to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Refrigerated.
Grossly bloody or hemolyzed specimens.
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 6 months
Methodology
Quantitative Immunoturbidimetry
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-5 days
Reference Interval
0.0-0.7 mg/dL
Interpretive Data
FDA
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
82784
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0050356 | Immunoglobulin M CSF | 2471-1 |
Aliases
- CSF IgM
- IgM
- IgM CSF