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Immunoglobulin G Synthesis Rate, CSF

Order Code
085928
CPT
82042, 82784x2, 82040
Test Details
Synonyms

Central Nervous System IgG Synthesis, IgG, Spinal Fluid:Serum Ratio, IgG Synthesis Rate

TAT

10 days

Methodology

CSF IgG, CSF albumin, and serum IgG: immunologic, serum albumin: spectrophotometry, synthesis rate by calculation

Remarks

Test Includes:
IgG and albumin quantitation in both serum and spinal fluid samples and the calculation of IgG synthesis rate in the central nervous system

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Calculates IgG synthesis rate in CSF. Aids in diagnosing multiple sclerosis.

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 14 days
Order Code
085928
CPT
82042, 82784x2, 82040
Test Details
Synonyms

Central Nervous System IgG Synthesis, IgG, Spinal Fluid:Serum Ratio, IgG Synthesis Rate

TAT

10 days

Methodology

CSF IgG, CSF albumin, and serum IgG: immunologic, serum albumin: spectrophotometry, synthesis rate by calculation

Remarks

Test Includes:
IgG and albumin quantitation in both serum and spinal fluid samples and the calculation of IgG synthesis rate in the central nervous system

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Calculates IgG synthesis rate in CSF. Aids in diagnosing multiple sclerosis.

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 14 days