Immunoglobulin G, CSF Index
| CPT Code(s): | 82784 x2; 82040; 82042 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:CSF AND serum separator tube. Serum specimen should be drawn within 48 hours of CSF collection. Specimen Preparation:Centrifuge and separate CSF to remove cellular material. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL CSF AND 1 mL serum to individual RDL Standard Transport Tubes. (Min: 0.4 mL CSF AND 0.4 mL serum) Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated. Stability:Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 1 year (if frozen within 24 hours) |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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