Oligoclonal Bands (IgG), (CSF+Blood)
Also known as: O-Bands, Oligos, Oligoclonal Proteins, Serum & CSF
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.
Special Instructions
Both CSF & serum are required specimens. It is preferred that the collection date and time be the same for both; however, it is acceptable for them to be drawn within 48 hours of each other. If no serum is supplied, the client will be contacted to confirm the order. CSF collection tube #4 is preferred. Submitting 4th lumbar puncture collection tube minimizes blood contamination.
Limitations
Not provided.
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
Related Documents
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Specimen
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
sterile screw cap container
Collection Instructions
1 mL CSF submitted in a sterile screw cap container; CSF collection tube #4 is preferred
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate CSF specimens at 2‑8 °C in sterile plastic CSF vial(s) and send refrigerated (cold packs) or freeze at ‑20 °C and send frozen on dry ice
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated | 20 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
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