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General Information
Alias: Oligoclonal, Multiple Sclerosis Panel
Performed: Mon, Wed, Fri
Turn Around Time: 5-7 days
CPT Codes: 83916
Performed By: Referral Lab
Notes: Specimens must be assayed together for interpretation. This test reports only the number of oligoclonal bands. A patient is considered positive for CSF oligoclonal bands if there are two or more bands in the CSF immunoglobulin region that are not present in the serum. In order to confirm local production of oligoclonal IgG in CSF, a matched serum sample is required. Oligoclonal bands present in CSF, but not in serum, indicate central nervous system production. Oligoclonal bands are performed using isoelectric focusing and immunofixation.
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Oligo Bands
Components
| Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
| Oligoclonal Bands Number, CSF |
Qualitative Isoelectric Focusing/Electrophoresis
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0-1 Bands |
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| Oligoclonal Bands, CSF
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Qualitative Isoelectric Focusing/Electrophoresis
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Negative |
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Specimen Requirements
| Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
| CSF |
CSF Vial |
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Both Blood and CSF specimens required. Draw at same time or within 24 hour limit.
Allow serum to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. |
Refrigerated |
Refrigerated |
| Blood |
Red w.Gel, 5mL |
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Both Blood and CSF specimens required. Draw at same time or within 24 hour limit.
Allow serum to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. |
Refrigerated |
Refrigerated |