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
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 6 months
Methodology
Quantitative Immunoturbidimetry
Reference Range
0.0-0.7 mg/dL
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes