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Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code CASF IgG/Albumin Ratio, Spinal Fluid

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

CSF


Ordering Guidance


The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) index in which the CSF IgG/albumin ratio is compared to the serum IgG/albumin ratio aids in the diagnosis of individuals with multiple sclerosis. See SFIG / Cerebrospinal Fluid IgG Index Profile, Serum and Spinal Fluid.



Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Spinal fluid (CSF)

Container/Tube: Sterile vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Submit CSF from collection vial number 2 (preferred, not required).

2. Label specimen as CSF.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
CSF Refrigerated (preferred) 28 days
  Frozen  28 days
  Ambient  14 days

Reference Values

CSF IgG: 0.0-8.1 mg/dL

CSF albumin: 0.0-27.0 mg/dL

CSF IgG/albumin: 0.00-0.21

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

CPT Code Information

82042

82784

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia OK
Gross icterus OK

Method Name

Nephelometry

Secondary ID

8271