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HelpTest Code OBAND Oligoclonal Bands
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 3.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Place a minimum 1.0 mL of CSF in sterile tube and refrigerate.
Draw in a Gold SST tube. Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes, centrifuge, aliquot and refrigerate.
Stability
Stability: Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 30 days.
Performed Test Frequency
Varies
Methodology
Electrophoresis
CPT(s)
83520
Cerner Order Code
OBAND
Acceptable Collection Tube(s)
Required: CSF and Gold SST
Rejection Criteria
Rejection criteria: Room temp specimens
Performing Location
Warde Medical Laboratory, Ann Arbor, MI.
Turnaround Time
1 – 3 Days