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