AlbCSF+IgGCSF (LABCORP)

Test Code

1231100833

Alias/See Also

LAB555: IgG/Albumin Ratio, CSF | LABCORP EAP: 324770

CPT Codes
82042x1, 82784x1

Preferred Specimen

LABCORP LAB: MISCELLANEOUS CSF (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A

Transport Temperature

Special instructions: Testing referred to Medical Neurogenetic LLC MNEGA#MET11 Specimen: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) Volume: 1 mL Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL Specimen Container: Sterile screw capped vial Specimen Collection: Collect entire sample into a single sterile tube. Immediately after collection, add a 2:1 ratio (acid:sample) of cold 8% perchloric acid. Vortex for 30 seconds, and place on ice for 5 minutes. Store frozen at -20°C and ship frozen. Transport Temperature: Frozen Stability: Room Temp: Unacceptable Refrigerate: 24 hrs Frozen: Indefinite Turn-around-time (From date of pickup of specimen by Labcorp): 10-14 days Cause for Rejection: Bloody CSF; Received thawed; Sample received untreated

Report Available

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 20160 min
Routine: 20160 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 20160 min
Life or Death: 20160 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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