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HelpTest ID OLIGC Oligoclonal Banding, Spinal Fluid
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information, see:
-OLIG / Oligoclonal Banding, Serum and Spinal Fluid
-MSP3 / Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Cascade, Serum and Spinal Fluid
Specimen Type: Spinal fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Label specimen as spinal fluid.
Secondary ID
3484Useful For
Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis; especially useful in patients with equivocal clinical presentation and radiological findings
Specimen Type
CSFSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Ambient | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information, see:
-OLIG / Oligoclonal Banding, Serum and Spinal Fluid
-MSP3 / Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Cascade, Serum and Spinal Fluid
Cerebrospinal fluid Oligoclonal Bands Interpretation: <2 bands
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
4 to 7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
83916