Oligoclonal Bands

The oligoclonal bands test in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is used to diagnose multiple sclerosis and other neurological conditions. It detects immune responses in the central nervous system.

Also known asOcb Csf Oligoclonal BandsCsf Oligoclonal BandsCsf

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

4 parameters

Earliest reports in

2 Working Days

Test details
Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
Oligoclonal Bands includes 4 parameters

  • Csf Pattern
  • Serum Pattern
  • Interpretation
  • Final Impression

Test code

1316

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
CsfPlain Sterile Vaccutainer 8 ML
SerumYellow Vacutainer8 ML

Specimen stability information

Csf, Serum

Collection instructions

Collect serum & CSF samples simultaneously on same day for parallel testing. CSF in plain clean leak proof tube or container. Collected CSF & serum samples should be stored & transported strictly in frozen condition. Avoid contamination of red blood cells. Provide Age, gender, medication & clinical details. Avoid haemolysed & lipemic serum sample.

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Every Day TIME - 09:00

Turn around time

2 Working Days

Performing locations

Department

  • Protein Chemistry

CPT and Loinc codes

Oligoclonal Bands

5500