IMMUNOGLOBULIN G SYNTHESIS RATE, CEREBROSPINAL FLUID
| Synonyms: | IgG Synthesis Rate CSF; Central Nervous System IgG Synthesis; CNS IgG Synthesis; CSF IgG Synthesis; Spinal Fluid IgG Synthesis |
| Computer Code: | (RIGSR ) |
| Specimen Collection: | 1 mL cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and 3 mL (red or gold top tube). |
| Minimum Volume: | 0.5 mL CSF, 2 mL Serum |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Serum: Allow to clot, centrifuge, remove serum, separate and refrigerate. Min 0.7 mL serum. CSF: Refrigerate. Min 0.5 mL CSF. |
| Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | NA |
| Routine TAT: | 7 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 82040, 82042, 82784x2 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |