- Test Name
- Oligoclonal Banding Panel, CSF
- Aliases
- COB; CSF COB; CSF OLI; Electrophoresis, Spinal Fluid
- Provincial Mnemonic
- OLIBPCF
- LOINC Test Code
- XNL00221-2
- Description and Primary Use
- Presence of Oligoclonal CSF bands contribute to the diagnosis of inflammatory and autoimmune disease of the CNS. In particular, they are found in 83% to 94% of subjects with clinically definite multiple sclerosis and in 100% of patients with subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) and in other degenerative states as well (eg, presenile dementia). SSPE may be the result of long-standing measles infection.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- 14 Days
- Test Cost
- Not Available
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
CSF Tube #3 and serum IgG collected at same time. Send both frozen to Renal Lab HSC.
- Criteria for Rejection
No serum IgG
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 4 Laboratory (HSC only)
- Last Updated
- 09-Sep-19