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HelpTest ID LBAN0012 Cerebrospinal Fluid IgG Index Profile, Serum and Spinal Fluid
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and other central nervous system inflammatory conditions
Specimen Type
CSFSerum
Specimen Required
Both serum and spinal fluid are required. Spinal fluid must be obtained within 7 days of serum collection.
Two individual serum samples are required.
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: 2 Plastic vials
Specimen Volume: 2 mL in 2 plastic vials, each vial containing 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into 2 plastic vials within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Type: Spinal fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Label specimen as SFINC.
Reject Due To
| Criteria apply to serum specimens only. For CSF specimens, the criteria are not applicable. | |
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum 1 mL in 2 plastic vials, each vial containing 0.5 mL
Spinal fluid: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Frozen | 28 days | ||
| Ambient | 14 days | ||
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 28 days | ||
| Ambient | 7 days |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
2 to 5 daysMethod Name
SFINC, SFIGS: Nephelometry
ALBS1: Photometric
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
82040
82042
82784 x 2
Reporting Name
CSF IgG Index ProfileReference Values
CSF index: 0.00-0.85
CSF IgG: 0.0-8.1 mg/dL
CSF albumin: 0.0-27.0 mg/dL
Serum IgG
0-4 months: 100-334 mg/dL
5-8 months: 164-588 mg/dL
9-14 months: 246-904 mg/dL
15-23 months: 313-1,170 mg/dL
2-3 years: 295-1,156 mg/dL
4-6 years: 386-1,470 mg/dL
7-9 years: 462-1,682 mg/dL
10-12 years: 503-1,719 mg/dL
13-15 years: 509-1,580 mg/dL
16-17 years: 487-1,327 mg/dL
≥18 years: 767-1,590 mg/dL
Serum albumin
≥12 months: 3,500-5,000 mg/dL
Reference values have not been established for patients who are <12 months of age.
CSF IgG/albumin: 0.00-0.21
Serum IgG/albumin: 0.0-0.4
CSF IgG synthesis rate: 0-12 mg/24 hours
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFINC | IgG Index, CSF | No | Yes |
| SFIGS | IgG, S | No | Yes |
| ALBS1 | Albumin, S | Yes, (order ALB) | Yes |
Secondary ID
610783SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 2234 | IgG Index CSF |
| 2231 | IgG CSF |
| 215 | Albumin CSF |
| 18390 | IgG/Albumin, CSF |
| 2247 | IgG Synthesis Rate |
| 2238 | IgG |
| 216 | Albumin |
| 18391 | IgG/Albumin, S |