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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)
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
8th November 2024	Registration Instructions	This is a CSF test. Serum sample must be collected at the same time 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. Serum alone is not suitable for this test. The SST tube (OLI) MUST be sent together with the CSF (COB) and never separately.	This is a CSF test. Serum sample must be collected at the same time 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. Serum alone is not suitable for this test. The SST tube (OLI) MUST be sent together with the CSF (COB) and never separately. Keep the SST tube in the sendaway department until testing has been completed on the CSF specimen.

Date

Field

Changed From

Changed To

8th November 2024

Registration Instructions

This is a CSF test. Serum sample must be collected at the same time 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. Serum alone is not suitable for this test.

The SST tube (OLI) MUST be sent together with the CSF (COB) and never separately.

The SST tube (OLI) MUST be sent together with the CSF (COB) and never separately. Keep the SST tube in the sendaway department until testing has been completed on the CSF specimen.

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

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