Test directory: Oligoclonal Bands, CSF

Ordering Code 4981
Test Name Oligoclonal Bands, CSF
Alias Oligoclonal Bands (IgG), CSF
Preferred Specimen Serum and Cerebral Spinal Fluid
Preferred Container SST (Gold) and Cerebral Spinal Fluid Kit Tubes
Other Specimen/Container Cerebrospinal Fluid in Sterile Container and Serum in
Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume 1 mL CSF and 1 mL Serum
Collection Instructions CSF and serum specimens must be collected within 48 hours of each other. CSF must be crystalline clear.
Handling Instructions If CSF is bloody, then centrifuge CSF & aliquot CSF prior to freezing
Serum: Separate and freeze IMMEDIATELY.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: 8 Hours
Refrigerated: 20 Days
Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria Received ambient at reference laboratory
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 10 Days
Methodology Isoelectric Focusing (IEF)
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of January 7, 2026.
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.