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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
Method Name
Nephelometry
Reporting Name
Albumin, CSFSpecimen Type
CSFSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen 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
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
82042
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ALBSF | Albumin, CSF | 1746-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ALBSF | Albumin, CSF | 1746-7 |