CSF Oligoclonal Bands

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

COLI

Referral code

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Test information

To investigate de-myelinating diseases such as MS.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

It is essential to send a blood sample at the same time.

Reference range

see report

Tube type

Tube type info

CSF (plain) Serum (SST)

Special requirements

CSF and paired serum

Minimum volume

2 mL

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

4 weeks

TAT GP/Outpatient

4 weeks

Referral lab

Protein Reference Unit & Immunology, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals