Oligoclonal Bands (CSF)

Test information: To investigate de-myelinating diseases such as MS.

Specimen Type(s)

• Cerebrospinal fluid and blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

Adults - Gold SST Paediatric - clear tube

Specimen Container - Adult

• Plain Universal;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Plain Universal;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

50ul of CSF and 200ul of blood

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

Must have paired CSF (plain universal) and blood (adult SST gold top tube or paediatric clear top tube) submitted together.

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Please see the report.

UKAS number

9088

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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