Test Details

Mnemonic

CSFIG

Ordering Code

3503855

CPT-4 Code(s)

82784

Specimen Information

Collect

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Specimen Preparation

Centrifuge and separate to remove cellular material. Send 1.0 mL CSF in screw capped vial.

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Grossly bloody or hemolyzed

Stability

Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 6 months

Methodology

Quantitative Immunoturbidimetry
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Reference Range

0.0-0.7 mg/dL
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Performing Laboratory

ARUP
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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