Pathology Handbook

PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Recent changes for Oligoclonal Bands CSF and Serum (Sendaway Test)

Recent changes for Oligoclonal Bands CSF and Serum (Sendaway Test)
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Oligoclonal Bands CSF and Serum (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

Oligoclonal IgG (CSF)
IgG/Albumin ratio CSF
Isoelectric Focussing CSF

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

COB for CSF and OLI for paired serum

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Cerebrospinal Fluid
Serum

Container Types:

CSF and SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

0.5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

0.5 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Retrospective testing within 7 days

Serum sample must be collected at the same time as CSF for interpretation of results. In the instance where a serum is not received an alternate serum that has been collected within 24 hours of the CSF may be used.

Transport Instructions:

Send to lab immediately

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form

Printable Pathology Request Form

Order of Draw - Blood Samples