Ordering Recommendation

Aids in diagnosis of immune-mediated disorders affecting the nervous system.

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state 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

Methodology

Quantitative Immunoturbidimetry

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

1-3 days

Reference Interval

0.0-6.0 mg/dL

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

FDA

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

82784

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0050670 Immunoglobulin G CSF 2464-6
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Aliases

  • Cerebrospinal Fluid, IgG
  • CSF IgG
  • IgG
  • IgG CSF
Immunoglobulin G, CSF