IgG, CSF
Order Code:
IGGCSF
Test Summary
Detect and measure the level of IgG production by the central nervous system; has been applied to the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis along with CSF IgG synthesis rate and CSF immunoglobulin “oligoclonal” bands.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL CSF collected in a sterile leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
CSF must be clear
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 72 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 90 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
IGGCSF
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB258
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 82784
Billing Code
- 670007
CPT Statement
Methodology
Nephelometry
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
0.8-7.7 mg/dL
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday afternoon Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL CSF collected in a sterile leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
CSF must be clear
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 72 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 90 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Nephelometry
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
0.8-7.7 mg/dL
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday afternoon Report available: 1 day