IMMUNOGLOBULIN G INDEX
Synonyms: | IgG ratios and IgG Index; Test includes: IgG Quant, CSF, Albumin CSF, Immunoglobulin G Quant Serum, Albumin, IgG/Alb Ratio CSF, CSF IgG Index |
Computer Code: | (RIGI) |
Specimen Collection: | 5 mL blood (red or gold top tube). AND 1 mL Cerebrospinal Fluid. |
Minimum Volume: | Serum: 2.0 mL CSF: 0.5 mL |
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Serum: Allow to clot, centrifuge, remove serum, refrigerate. Min 0.7 mL serum. CSF: Use tube 3 if possible. Refrigerate. Min. 0.5 mL CSF. |
Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
Lab Code: | Send Out |
Requisition: | SPEC C |
Test Frequency: | N/A |
Routine TAT: | |
Stat TAT: | N/A |
CPT Code(s): | 82040, 82042, 82784x2 |
LCD or NCD: | |
Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |