Albumin & IgG, CSF

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a liquid found throughout your brain and spinal cord. Immunoglobulin G (IgG) is a kind of antibody. Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system to combat viruses, bacteria, and other foreign organisms that may enter the body. Your CSF contains IgG, which is measured using a CSF IgG index. Elevated IgG levels may indicate an autoimmune condition. 

A cerebrospinal fluid analysis (CSF analysis) is a series of tests that examine your cerebrospinal fluid to aid in the diagnosis of diseases and ailments affecting the brain and spinal cord.

Why Done? 

To identify the following conditions:

• Brain and spinal cord infections.
• Diseases caused by the immune system include Guillain-Barré Syndrome and multiple sclerosis.
• Brain Bleeding 

Procedure: 

• You will be lying on your side.
• Your doctor will take a small amount of CSF for testing. During the process, an anesthetic is put into your skin.
• Once the lower spine is entirely numb, a little hollow needle will be placed between two vertebrae.
• This should take 5 minutes.
• You must remain still while the fluid is drained.
• Later, you may be instructed to lie on your back. This may prevent a headache.

How does one prepare for the test? 

No preparation is required. Your bladder and bowels may be emptied before the test.

Required Documents for Albumin & IgG, CSF Test

• Doctor prescription. 
• A government ID.

After Care: 

No care is required.

Cost of CSF IgG albumin test in India: 

The CSF IGG test cost varies by region and facility. So constantly get tested at trustworthy diagnostic centres like Ganesh Diagnostic. It is staffed by trained and experienced professionals to assure patient and visitor safety.