Investigation Name:Oligoclonal Bands CSF & Serum

Pathology Laboratory:Chemistry Referred Ext 85290

Requestable Seperately?No

Minimum Sample Volume:1ml

Expected Turnaround Time:10 days

Test Code:OLIG

Sample Type:

Complex Reference Range:Please send a 5ml clotted blood sample (Sarstedt Monovette serum gel S/4.7ml) taken within 6 hours of the CSF sample along with this request.

Collection Conditions / Other Information:If delay in transport to laboratory please store in a fridge. Please send CSF sample in a sterile universal. FAO laboratory staff - Please write CSF Protein result on request form prior to sending to referral lab.

Reference Laboratory Details:Immunology Dept,Medical School, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT 0121 414 4069

Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes

Reference Lab Code:BMMI