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IgG, CSF

Test Code
IGGSF


Quest Code
4448


Alias/See Also
4448


CPT Codes
82784

Preferred Specimen
1 mL CSF collected in a sterile leak-proof container


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
CSF must be clear


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 90 days


Methodology
Nephelometry

Setup Schedule
Night Sets up 3 days a week.


Report Available
Reports in 3 days.


Reference Range
0.8-7.7 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
The concentration of CSF IgG is increased in various
infections, inflammatory conditions, neoplastic diseases,
and active multiple sclerosis.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130



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