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Test Code
ICSF
Test Name
Immunoglobulins, CSF
CPT Codes
82784 X 3
Included Tests
  • Immunoglobulin A, Quant, CSF
  • Immunoglobulin M, Quant, CSF
  • IgG, Quant, CSF
Expected Turnaround Time
3 - 5 days
Clinical Utility

Aids in the diagnosis of immune-mediated disorders affecting the nervous system

Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Cerebrospinal Fluid

 

Collection Container: Sterile, Non-Additive Container (CSF) 

Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions
  1. Collect CSF specimen via lumbar puncture
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Transfer 1 mL of CSF to a sterile clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 

Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

 14 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

14 days

Freeze/Thaw Cycles

 Stable x2

Methodology
Immunologic, quantitative
Reference Intervals

 See patient report.

Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Monday-Friday