Test directory: Myelin Basic Protein

Ordering Code 4762
Test Name Myelin Basic Protein
Preferred Specimen Cerebral Spinal Fluid
Preferred Container Cerebral Spinal Fluid Kit Tubes
Other Specimen/Container Cerebrospinal Fluid in Sterile Container
Optimum Volume 1.5 mL
Handling Instructions If CSF is bloody, then centrifuge & aliquot CSF prior to freezing.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: 7 Days
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 1 Year
Rejection Criteria Hemolyzed, Specimen older than stability limits
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 10 Days
Methodology Radioimmunoassay
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

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.