Laboratory Medicine
Test catalogue
Oligoclonal Banding, CSF (Albumin/IgG CSF) | |
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Test NameOligoclonal Banding, CSF (Albumin/IgG CSF) |
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Specimen Type / RequirementsContainer Type = Sterile, screw-capped transport tube or CSF tube. Preferred volume to collect CSF: 1mL Minimum Testing Volume to collect: 0.5 mL CSF Neonate volume to collect: 0.5 mL CSF Tube 1: Cell count |
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Specimen HandlingCollection Instructions: Label container and requisition with patient information and specimen source. Specify which tube number to run test on sample container. Please Note: Serum is also required to perform this test. Serum must be available in the laboratory within 3 days of CSF collection. Write your initials, date and time of collection on the collection label. Laboratory Staff Instructions: Enter date and time collection in the LIS. Specify sample number in order comment. Stability: Stable for 1 day at 15-25°C, at least 7 days at 2-8°C and for 6 months at -20°C or lower temperature. Transportation: Send to lab immediately for specimen processing. Do not send via the pneumatic tube system. |
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Required Documentation |
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Turnaround Time (TAT)1 day |
Test Utilization |
Reference ValueCSF IgG < 0.060 g/L |
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Test CodeOLIG |
MethodologyIsoelectric Focusing (IEF) & Immunofixation |
Testing LocationSMH-Biochemistry |
Other InformationLast Updated: June 09, 2021
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