Eurofins Biomnis code

IGGPL

Synonyms

• Immunoglobulins G

Specialty

Haematology

Clinical significance

Increased IgG levels in the CSF could come about as a result of two different mechanisms:- either transudation;- or local production.It is therefore important to investigate qualitative aspects by electrophoresis: an oligoclonal pattern might indicate multiple sclerosis, neurosyphilis, trypanosomiasis or neurological complications in AIDS.

Preanalytics

• 1 mL :
• CSF
•   Reftrigerated

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Methodology

Nephelometry or Turbidimetry

Turnaround time

3 days