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IgG, CSF
Test Code4448
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
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 90 days
Methodology
Nephelometry
Setup Schedule
Night Sets up 3 days a week.
Report Available
Reports in 3 days.
Clinical Significance
The concentration of CSF IgG is increased in various
infections, inflammatory conditions, neoplastic diseases,
and active multiple sclerosis.
infections, inflammatory conditions, neoplastic diseases,
and active multiple sclerosis.
