Test ID SFINC Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) IgG Index, Spinal Fluid
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see SFIG / Cerebrospinal Fluid IgG Index Profile, Serum and Spinal Fluid.
Specimen Type: Spinal fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Preferred: Collection vial number 2
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Label specimen as SFINC.
Secondary ID
2762Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and other central nervous system inflammatory conditions using cerebrospinal fluid specimens
Specimen Type
CSFSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Frozen | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 14 days |
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see SFIG / Cerebrospinal Fluid IgG Index Profile, Serum and Spinal Fluid.
CSF index: 0.00-0.70
CSF IgG: 0.0-8.1 mg/dL
CSF albumin: 0.0-27.0 mg/dL
CSF IgG/albumin: 0.00-0.21
Reference values have not been established for patients younger than 18 years.
CSF IgG synthesis rate: 0-12 mg/24 h
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
82042
82784