OLIGOCLONAL BANDING, SERUM AND SPINAL FLUID
Isoelectric Focusing (IEF) with IgG Immunoblot Detection
	Test Performed At:
		Mayo Medical Laboratories #8017 (see lab notes)
	Specimen Required:
	Both serum and spinal fluid are required for this test. Spinal Fluid must BE obtained within 1 week of serum collection.
		Serum	Collect 2.0 mL (minimum 1.0 mL) of whole blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or serum gel tube(s).
		CSF	Send 0.5 mL (minimum 0.4 mL) of spinal fluid.
	Laboratory Notes:
		Spin, separate and send 0.5 mL (minimum 0.4 mL) of serum AND 0.5 mL (minimum 0.4 mL) of spinal fluid, refrigerated.
		NOTE:		1.		Label samples appropriately (serum or spinal fluid) on aliquot tube(s).
				2.		If both Oligoclonal banding and IgG/Alb Ratio are ordered on patient, order Mayo test code #83305 (MS profile) instead of individual mayo code #8017.
	Reference Values:
		CSF Olig Bands Interpretation: <4 Bands
	Day(s) Test Set Up:
		Monday – Saturday; 8:00 am
	Cut-Off Time:
	Turn Around Time:
		3-5 days
	CPT Code:
		83916 -			Spinal fluid
		83916 -			Serum
	Care Manager Order Name:
		Oligoclonal Banding, Serum and CSF ONCE RTN
	KIDDOS Order Name:
		Oligoclonal Banding Serum and Spinal Fluid
	Cerner Order Name:
		Oligoclonal Bnd

 Last Updated 01/09