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Unit Code 8271:
IgG/Albumin Ratio, Spinal Fluid

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Useful For

The CSF index is useful in the diagnosis of individuals with multiple

sclerosis.  In the absence of a paired CSF and serum specimes, the

CSF IgG/albumin ratio can be assessed.

 

The index is independent of the activity of the demyelinating process.

Method Name

Nephelometry

Reporting Name

IgG/Albumin Ratio, CSF

Ordering Mnemonic

CASF

Aliases

Albumin Ratio

IgG/Albumin Ratio, CSF

Specific Protein (CSF)

Key