Test directory: Multiple Sclerosis Panel, Basic

Ordering Code 4541
Test Name Multiple Sclerosis Panel, Basic
Alias MS Panel, Basic
Profile Contains
Preferred Specimen Serum and Cerebral Spinal Fluid
Preferred Container 1 SF (SPINAL FLUID) 1 SS (Serum/Separator - Red/Grey or Gold)
Optimum Volume 2 mL Serum and 2.5 mL CSF
Collection Instructions CSF must be crystalline clear.
Handling Instructions If CSF is bloody, then centrifuge & aliquot prior to freezing
Serum: Separate and freeze IMMEDIATELY.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: 8 Hours
Refrigerated: 5 Days
Frozen: 14 Days
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 10 Days
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s) for Oligoclonal Bands, CSF

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Myelin Basic Protein ALL See report.

Reference range(s) for Oligoclonal Bands, CSF

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Oligoclonal Bands, CSF ALL See report.