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Albumin, CSF
Cerebrospinal Fluid IgG
CSF IgG and Albumin
CSF Immunoglobulin and Albumin
IGCSF
IgG and Alb, CSF
IgG and Albumin, CSF
Protein, CSF, IgG/A Ratio
Spinal Fluid Immunoglobulin and Albumin
IGG AND ALBUMIN - CSF
ALB CSF
ALCSF
ALBUMIN - CSF
IMMUNOGLOBULIN G - CSF
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Test Overview
Nephelometry
The level of CSF albumin is used as a reference to indicate whether an increase of the IgG is due to local secretion or to increased permeability of the blood capillaries. CSF IgG is frequently elevated in multiple sclerosis; elevations occur also in CNS syphilis, postvaccinial encephalitis, subacute sclerosing leukoencephalitis, and other primary inflammatory states of the CNS.
CSF IgG: 0-4.5 mg/dL; CSF Albumin: 5-34 mg/dL; CSF IgG/Albumin ratio: 0.02-0.20
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Collect spinal fluid and refrigerate up to 1 week.