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HelpTEST ID ALBSF Albumin, Spinal Fluid
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
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Label specimen as spinal fluid.
Useful For
Assessment of blood-brain barrier permeability
Highlights
This test enables quantification of albumin concentration in spinal fluid by nephelometry. A standalone spinal fluid albumin concentration has limited clinical utility; it may provide a general assessment of intactness of the blood-brain barrier.
Method Name
Nephelometry
Reporting Name
Albumin, CSFSpecimen Type
CSFSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 daysSpecimen Retention Time
2 weeksPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
82042