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Immunoglobulin G Index

Order Code
002238
CPT
82042, 82784x2, 82040
Test Details
Synonyms

CSF IgG Index, CSF IgG:CSF Total Protein Ratio

TAT

10 days

Methodology

CSF IgG, CSF albumin, and serum IgG: immunologic, serum albumin: spectrophotometry, ratio and index by calculation

Remarks

Test Includes: IgG and albumin quantitation in both serum and spinal fluid, CSF IgG:CSF albumin ratio, CSF IgG index

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Ratio of CSF to serum IgG. Detects intrathecal IgG production in neurological diseases.

Specimen Type

Serum AND CSF

Volume

1.5 mL serum AND 1 mL CSF

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube AND sterile (CSF) container

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 6 weeks
Freeze/thaw cycles stable x2
Order Code
002238
CPT
82042, 82784x2, 82040
Test Details
Synonyms

CSF IgG Index, CSF IgG:CSF Total Protein Ratio

TAT

10 days

Methodology

CSF IgG, CSF albumin, and serum IgG: immunologic, serum albumin: spectrophotometry, ratio and index by calculation

Remarks

Test Includes: IgG and albumin quantitation in both serum and spinal fluid, CSF IgG:CSF albumin ratio, CSF IgG index

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Ratio of CSF to serum IgG. Detects intrathecal IgG production in neurological diseases.

Specimen Type

Serum AND CSF

Volume

1.5 mL serum AND 1 mL CSF

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube AND sterile (CSF) container

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 6 weeks
Freeze/thaw cycles stable x2