The following lab results for a 37-year-old male are shown below:
CSF IgG = 6.0 mg/dL (RI = 2.8—5.6 mg/dL)
Serum IgG = 54.0 g/L (RI = 6.5—16.0 g/L)
CSF/serum IgG ratio: (RI = 3.0—8.7)
Which of the following statements is correct based on the results shown?
A) The patient experienced a decreased intrathecal synthesis of IgG.
B) The results are normal.
C) The blood-brain barrier is intact.
D) The patient experienced an increased plasma IgG crossover from breakdown of the blood-brain barrier.
D
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