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Ordering Guidance
The SFIG / Cerebrospinal Fluid IgG Index Profile, Serum and Spinal Fluid, in conjunction with OLIG / Oligoclonal Banding, Serum and Spinal Fluid is the recommended test for evaluation of multiple sclerosis.
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.
Secondary ID
68001Useful For
Assessment of blood-brain barrier permeability
Specimen Type
CSFSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Frozen | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
Reference Values
0.0-27.0 mg/dL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1 to 3 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
82042