Immunofixation (IFE) and Protein Electrophoresis, Cerebrospinal Fluid
| Immunofixation (IFE) and Protein Electrophoresis, Cerebrospinal Fluid | | | |
| Number | | 001438 |
| CPT | | 84166; 86335 |
| Synonyms | | CSF IEP ; CSF IFE ; CSF Immunoelectrophoresis ; CSF Immunofixation ; Globulins, CSF ; IFE/Protein Electrophoresis, CSF |
| Test Includes | | Immunofixation of CSF; CSF protein electrophoresis |
| Special Instructions | | The request form should include patient's age and clinical diagnosis. |
| Specimen | | Cerebrospinal fluid |
| Volume | | 5 mL |
| Minimum Volume | | 2 mL |
| Container | | Sterile container |
| Storage Instructions | | Refrigerate |
| Causes for Rejection | | Bloody CSF; less than 2 mL CSF |
| Reference Interval | | Normal pattern |
| Use | | Evaluate possible multiple sclerosis, subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, and other chronic CNS disorders associated with local IgG synthesis |
| Methodology | | Agarose gel immunofixation (IFE); protein electrophoresis on agarose media |
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