Albumin, Serum; Albumin, CSF; Immunoglobulin G (IgG)Serum; Immunoglobulin G (IgG), CSF; Immunoglobulin G (IgG) Synthesis Panel, CSF; Multiple Sclerosis Interpretation; Oligoclonal Bands, Serum.
Performed:
Twice weekly
Released:
36 hours with pathologist interpretation
CPT Code:
82040, 82042, 82784 x2, 83916
Specimen Collection Details
Collection:
Two specimens required: One 7.5 mL serum separator tube (SST) or 5 mL red top tube, and 5 mL cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Both serum and cerebrospinal fluid are required for this test. They must be drawn within 7 days of each other and must be submitted together.
Handling:
Centrifuge and separate serum from cells immediately. Refrigerate.
Standard Volume:
1 mL serum and 2 mL CSF.
Minimum Volume:
0.8 mL serum and 1 mL CSF.
Transport:
Refrigerated.
Rejection Criteria:
Serum not submitted; plasma; insufficient CSF volume.