Albumin; Albumin CSF; CSF IgG Index, CSF Synthesis Rate IgG; IgG Total; IgG CSF
The IgG Synthesis Rate/Index is useful in diagnosing and monitoring patients with multiple sclerosis and other inflammatory diseases involving the brain and meninges
2.0 CSF in a #4 CSF Collection Sterile Plastic Vial
and
1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial
7 days Refrigerated
90 days Frozen
Refrigerated CSF at 2-8°C in sterile, plastic CSF vials, and send refrigerated (Cold Packs) to lab
or
Freeze CSF specimens at -20°C and send frozen to the lab on dry ice
Serum and CSF samples should be drawn on same day for most reliable results
If multiple testing is required for the CSF specimen, please list the testing priorities on the order
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 crystalline and clear.
Blood contamination and hemolysis may interfere with results. Submitting 4th lumbar puncture collection tube minimizes blood contamination.
1.0 mL CSF & 0.5 mL Serum
Refer to Interpretive Results
The IgG Synthesis Rate/Index is useful in diagnosing and monitoring patients with multiple sclerosis and other inflammatory diseases involving the brain and meninges
1 to 2 days
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82040, 82042, 82784 x 2