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Biomarkers · Chemical

Albumin CSF

Also listed as
serum albumin, Albumin, CSF
Primary unit
%
LOINC codes
1746-7, 13974-1
Tests that measure Albumin CSF
Labcorp 10, Quest Diagnostics 4

Ranges

Each lab publishes a reference range for the population groups it tests, usually the middle 95% of results. These intervals describe that population, not an optimal or healthy target. How ranges differ

Quest Diagnostics, IgG/Albumin Ratio, CSF 39484

PopulationInterval
IgG, CSF0.8-7.7 mg/dL
Albumin, CSF8.0-42.0 mg/dL
IgG/Albumin Ratio<0.28

Quest Diagnostics test catalog, 39484

Quest Diagnostics, Protein, Total and Protein Electrophoresis, CSF 749

PopulationInterval
Protein, Total, CSF, <1 month15-100 mg/dL
Protein, Total, CSF, 1 month-60 years15-45 mg/dL
Protein, Total, CSF, >60 years15-60 mg/dL
Protein, Total, CSF, Prealbumin1.3-6.9 %
Protein, Total, CSF, Albumin51.9-67.8 %
Protein, Total, CSF, Alpha-1-Globulin1.8-6.5 %
Protein, Total, CSF, Alpha-2-Globulin4.6-10.8 %
Protein, Total, CSF, Beta Globulin7.8-18.2 %
Protein, Total, CSF, Gamma Globulin4.8-17.6 %

Quest Diagnostics test catalog, 749

Tests

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Labcorp 10 tests

Single-analyte tests

  • Albumin, Cerebrospinal Fluid 012229

    Csf · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 3 - 5 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Immunologic
    Collection
    A CSF specimen is obtained by spinal tap and should be collected in sterile tubes and submitted to the laboratory as soon as possible. Ordinarily, three samples are collected in sterile tubes, labeled sequentially as N° 1 (chemistry and immunology studies), N° 2 (microbiological examination), and N° 3 (cell count and differential). Tubes must be labeled with the patient's full name, date, time of collection, and with the number indicating the sequence in which the tubes were obtained.
    Reference notes
    See table. Age Male (mg/dL) Female (mg/dL) 0 to 6 m Not established Not established 7 m to 5 y 5–25 5–17 6 to 12 y 5–25 7–29 13 to 17 y 7–30 7–29 18 to 40 y 10–45 7–29 41 to 50 y 10–45 8–37 51 to 70 y 15–55 8–37 >70 y 15–55 10–46
    Labcorp catalog page

Panels that include this biomarker

  • Immunoglobulin G Synthesis Rate, Cerebrospinal Fluid 085928

    5 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 3 - 6 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    CSF IgG, CSF albumin, and serum IgG: immunologic; serum albumin: spectrophotometry; synthesis rate by calculation
    Reference notes
    Synthesis rate: -9.9 to +3.3 mg/24 hours
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Immunoglobulin G Index 002238

    6 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 3 - 6 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    CSF IgG, CSF albumin, and serum IgG: immunologic; serum albumin: spectrophotometry; ratio and index by calculation
    Reference notes
    Index: 0.0−0.7
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Immunofixation (IFE) and Protein Electrophoresis, Cerebrospinal Fluid 001438

    7 analytes · Csf · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 4 - 8 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Agarose gel immunofixation (IFE); protein electrophoresis on agarose media
    Reference notes
    Normal pattern
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Protein Electrophoresis With Interpretation With Reflex to IFE, Cerebrospinal Fluid 122366

    7 analytes · Csf · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 4 - 7 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Protein electrophoresis on agarose media; agarose gel immunofixation (IFE), if reflexed
    Collection
    The third tube of a routinely obtained three-tube set of CSF should be used for protein electrophoretic study.
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Protein Electrophoresis With Interpretation, Cerebrospinal Fluid 261503

    7 analytes · Csf · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 4 - 7 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Electrophoresis on agarose media
    Reference notes
    See previous CSF table for interpretation.
    Labcorp catalog page

Quest Diagnostics 4 tests

Single-analyte tests

  • Albumin, CSF 224

    Csf · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Mon-Thurs (p.m.); Report available: 4 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Nephelometry
    Collection
    CSF must be clear
    Reference notes
    8.0-42.0 mg/dL
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

Panels that include this biomarker

  • IgG/Albumin Ratio, CSF 39484

    4 analytes · Csf · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Mon, Thurs (p.m.)

    Method and collection
    Method
    Nephelometry
    Collection
    CSF must be clear
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

  • Protein, Total and Protein Electrophoresis, CSF 749

    4 analytes · Csf · Fasting not stated

    Method and collection
    Method
    Agarose Gel Electrophoresis • Spectrophotometry (SP)
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

  • IgG Synthesis Rate/Index, CSF 7558

    5 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Mon-Thurs (p.m.); Report available: 2 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Nephelometry
    Collection
    Both CSF & serum are required specimens. It is preferred that the collection date and time be the same for both; however, it is acceptable for them to be drawn within 48 hours of each other. If no serum is supplied, the client will be contacted to confirm the order. CSF collection tube #4 is preferred. Submitting 4th lumbar puncture collection tube minimizes blood contamination. Transport Temperature: Refrigerate CSF specimens at 2-8° C in sterile, plastic CSF vial(s) and send refrigerated (cold packs) to the laboratory OR freeze CSF specimens at -20° C and send frozen samples to the laboratory on dry ice.
    Reference notes
    See Laboratory Report
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

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