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Oligoclonal Bands IgG

Order Name OLIGO CSF
Test Number: 0804040
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
Oligoclonal Bands, CSF
Isolectric Focusing 12782-9 
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Specimen Volume (min) Specimen Type Specimen Container Transport Environment
Preferred See Instructions CSF and Serum See Instructions Room Temperature
Instructions Notes: 0.1 mL CSF AND 0.1 mL Serum
Specimen Type: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube AND plastic (CSF) tube
Specimen Storage: Room temperature
Specimen Collection: Spinal tap AND venipuncture.
Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 6 months
GENERAL INFORMATION
Expected TAT 4-6 Days  
Clinical Use Oligoclonal bands are present in the CSF of more than 85% of patients with clinically definite multiple sclerosis (MS). To distinguish between oligoclonal bands in the CSF due to a peripheral gammopathy and oligoclonal bands due to local production in the CNS, serum and CSF should be tested simultaneously. Oligoclonal bands can however be observed in a variety of other diseases, e.g., subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, inflammatory polyneuropathy, CNS lupus, and brain tumors and infarctions. 
Performing Labcorp Test Code 019216 
Notes Labcorp Test Code: 019216
CPT Code(s) 83916
Lab Section Reference Lab