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Additional Codes
EMR Interface Order Code: 05250
Reporting Name
Oligoclonal BandingUseful For
Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis; especially useful in patients with equivocal clinical presentation and radiological findings
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLIGS | Serum Bands | No | Yes |
| OLIGC | CSF Bands | No | Yes |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Medical Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
CSFSerum
Specimen Required
Serum and spinal fluid are required. Spinal fluid must be obtained within 1 week of serum draw.
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Label specimen as serum.
Specimen Type: Spinal fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Label specimen as spinal fluid.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.4 mL/Spinal Fluid: 0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Ambient | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days | |
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Ambient | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
CSF Olig Bands Interpretation: <4 bands
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday; 7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Test Classification
This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
83916-Spinal fluid
83916-Serum
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| OLIG | Oligoclonal Banding | In Process |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8017 | CSF Bands | 56764-4 |
| 2783 | Serum Bands | 56974-9 |
| 23611 | CSF Olig Bands Interpretation | 49852-7 |
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
Mild OK; Gross OK |
|
Lipemia |
Mild OK; Gross OK |
|
Icterus |
Mild OK; Gross OK |
|
Other |
NA |
Method Name
Isoelectric Focusing (IEF) with IgG Immunoblot Detection