To determine if IgG is being produced within the central nervous system,the laboratory must calculate the:

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The IgG index is a calculation that compares the levels of IgG in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to the levels of IgG in the blood. This helps to determine if there is production of IgG within the central nervous system, which can occur in certain diseases such as multiple sclerosis. The serum albumin index and CSF/albumin index are also used in CSF analysis but are not specifically designed to assess for IgG production in the central nervous system.

To Determine If IgG Is Being Produced Within the Central