Last Modified:
11/14/2018 10:36:36 AM
Specimen Requirements:
2.0 CSF in a Sterile Plastic Vial
and
1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial
Collection Instructions:
It is preferred that the collection date and time be the same for both CSF and serum; however, it is acceptable for them to be drawn within 48 hours of each other.
CSF must be clear
If multiple Fluid or CSF test are being requested please specify order of importance
Minimum Volume:
1.0 mL CSF & 0.5 mL Serum
Transport & Storage: Temperature/Stability:
8 hours Ambient
7 days Refrigerated (Transport)
90 days Frozen
Rejection Criteria:
Received room temperature • Hemolysis • Xanthochromia/RBCs/hemolysis in CSF
Reference Range:
Refer to Interpretive Results
Methodology:
Nephelometry
Clinical Significance:
The IgG Synthesis Rate/Index is useful in diagnosing and monitoring patients with multiple sclerosis and other inflammatory diseases involving the brain and meninges
Custom Panel:
No
PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
Turn Around Time:
1 to 2 days
Days Performed:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Sites Performed:
Quest - Chantilly
PHL Test Code:
MSOT
EPIC Test Code:
Send Out Test Code:
7558
Alternate Test Names:
IgG Synthesis Rate; IgG Synthesis Rate, CNS Index
Included Tests:
Albumin; Albumin CSF; CSF IgG Index, CSF Synthesis Rate IgG; IgG Total; IgG CSF
CPT Coding:
82040, 82042, 82784 x 2
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