Immunoglobulins Panel, CSF
Test Code
6705
82784 (x3)
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Clinical Significance
Immunoglobulins Panel, CSF - This panel may be ordered to assist in the initial diagnosis and subsequent management of inflammatory, infectious, autoimmune, neoplastic, or other immune-mediated disorders affecting the nervous system. Quantitative values for IgM, IgG, and IgA will be reported [1].
Immunoglobulins, or antibodies, are proteins made by the immune system in response to an infection or other potential threat. Immunoglobulins come in various forms (IgM, IgG, IgA, and others) and have unique properties and functions to coordinate the body’s response [1].
A serum-based immunoglobulin ...
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Test Details
IgG, IgA, and IgM, CSF
Methodology
Nephelometry
Reference Range(s)
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Alternative Name(s)
Immunoglobulins-CSF,CSF Immunoglobulins
Preferred Specimen(s)
2 mL CSF collected in a sterile leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Collection Instructions
CSF must be clear
Transport Container
Sterile leak-proof container
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 72 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 90 days
Reject Criteria
Xanthochromia/RBCs/Hemolysis in CSF
Setup Schedule
2 mL CSF collected in a sterile leak-proof container
1 mL
CSF must be clear
Sterile leak-proof container
Frozen
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 90 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 90 days
Xanthochromia/RBCs/Hemolysis in CSF