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HelpTest Code OLIG Oligoclonal Banding, Serum and Spinal Fluid
Specimen Required
Both serum and spinal fluid are required. Spinal fluid must be obtained within 7 days of serum collection.
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
2. Label specimen as serum.
Specimen Type: Spinal fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Label specimen as spinal fluid.
CMH COLLECTION: 1mL blood in vacutainer Preferred: Red Gel Acceptable: Red
1mL CSF in a sterile cup
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum, Spinal Fluid: 0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Ambient | 14 days | ||
| Frozen | 14 days | ||
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Ambient | 14 days | ||
| Frozen | 14 days |
Useful For
Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis; especially useful in patients with equivocal clinical presentation and radiological findings
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
2 to 4 daysReporting Name
Oligoclonal BandingReference Values
CSF Oligoclonal Bands Interpretation: <2 bands
Method Name
Isoelectric Focusing (IEF) with IgG Immunoblot Detection
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
83916 x 2
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLIGS | Serum Bands | No | Yes |
| OLIGC | CSF Bands | No | Yes |