IMMUNOGLOBULIN PROFILE CSF Test
About the Test
The immunoglobulin profile CSF test is a laboratory test that measures the levels of different types of immunoglobulins (antibodies) in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF is the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord and plays a crucial role in protecting and nourishing the central nervous system.
The test is used to evaluate the immune response in the central nervous system and to diagnose various neurological disorders, such as multiple sclerosis, meningitis, and encephalitis. It can also help differentiate between infectious and non-infectious causes of these conditions.
Test Details
Test Name: IMMUNOGLOBULIN PROFILE CSF Test
Components: IgA, IgG, IgM
Price: 2480.0 AED
Sample Condition: 2 mL (1 mL min.) CSF in a sterile screw capped container. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form is mandatory.
Report Delivery: Sample by 7th of the month; Report after 2-3 weeks
Method: Fixed Time Nephelometry
Test Type: Immunodeficiency disorders
Doctor: Neurologist
Test Department: OS
Pre Test Information: Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form is mandatory.
How the Test is Conducted
During the test, a sample of CSF is collected through a lumbar puncture, which involves inserting a needle into the lower back and withdrawing a small amount of fluid. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for analysis.
In the laboratory, the levels of different immunoglobulins, including IgG, IgA, and IgM, are measured using various techniques, such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) or nephelometry.
Interpreting the Results
Abnormal levels of immunoglobulins in the CSF may indicate an underlying immune-mediated or infectious condition. It is important to note that the interpretation of the results should be done in conjunction with the patient’s clinical history and other diagnostic tests. The immunoglobulin profile CSF test is just one piece of the puzzle in diagnosing and managing neurological disorders.
| Test Name | IMMUNOGLOBULIN PROFILE CSF Test |
|---|---|
| Components | *IgA*IgG*IgM |
| Price | 2480.0 AED |
| Sample Condition | 2 mL (1 mL min.) CSF in a sterile screw capped container. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Formis mandatory. |
| Report Delivery | Sample by 7th of the month; Report after 2??3 weeks |
| Method | Fixed Time Nephelometry |
| Test type | Immunodeficiency disorders |
| Doctor | Neurologist |
| Test Department: | OS |
| Pre Test Information | Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Formis mandatory. |
| Test Details |
The immunoglobulin profile CSF test is a laboratory test that measures the levels of different types of immunoglobulins (antibodies) in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF is the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord and plays a crucial role in protecting and nourishing the central nervous system. The test is used to evaluate the immune response in the central nervous system and to diagnose various neurological disorders, such as multiple sclerosis, meningitis, and encephalitis. It can also help differentiate between infectious and non-infectious causes of these conditions. During the test, a sample of CSF is collected through a lumbar puncture, which involves inserting a needle into the lower back and withdrawing a small amount of fluid. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for analysis. In the laboratory, the levels of different immunoglobulins, including IgG, IgA, and IgM, are measured using various techniques, such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) or nephelometry. Abnormal levels of immunoglobulins in the CSF may indicate an underlying immune-mediated or infectious condition. It is important to note that the interpretation of the results should be done in conjunction with the patient’s clinical history and other diagnostic tests. The immunoglobulin profile CSF test is just one piece of the puzzle in diagnosing and managing neurological disorders. |
