IgG, CSF

Test Code
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
Monday-Saturday Afternoon Report available: Next Day


Reference Range
0.8-7.7 mg/dL


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.