Multiple Sclerosis Panel 2
Test Code
Clinical Significance
Multiple Sclerosis Panel 2 - Useful in the diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis.
Test Resources
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Test Details
Oligoclonal Bands (IgG), CSF
IgG Synthesis Rate/Index, CSF
Methodology
Reference Range(s)
Alternative Name(s)
Preferred Specimen(s)
4.2 mL CSF and 3 mL serum
Minimum Volume
2 mL CSF • 1.5 mL serum
Collection Instructions
Please see the individual tests for specific specimen requirements and stabilities.
Both CSF & serum are required specimens. It is preferred that the collection date and time be the same for both; however, it is acceptable for them to be drawn within 48 hours of each other. If no serum is supplied, the client will be contacted to confirm the order.
CSF collection tube #4 is preferred. Submitting 4th lumbar puncture collection tube minimizes blood contamination.
Transport temperature: Refrigerate CSF specimens at 2-8° C in sterile plastic CSF vial(s) and send refrigerated (cold packs) to the laboratory OR freeze CSF specimens at -20° C and send frozen samples to the laboratory on dry ice.
Transport Container
CSF: Sterile plastic CSF vial
Serum: Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 21 days
Reject Criteria
Hemolysis • Xanthochromia/RBCs in CSF
Setup Schedule
Both CSF & serum are required specimens. It is preferred that the collection date and time be the same for both; however, it is acceptable for them to be drawn within 48 hours of each other. If no serum is supplied, the client will be contacted to confirm the order.
CSF collection tube #4 is preferred. Submitting 4th lumbar puncture collection tube minimizes blood contamination.
Transport temperature: Refrigerate CSF specimens at 2-8° C in sterile plastic CSF vial(s) and send refrigerated (cold packs) to the laboratory OR freeze CSF specimens at -20° C and send frozen samples to the laboratory on dry ice.
Serum: Transport tube
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 21 days