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Oligoclonal Bands
Laboratory
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Biochemistry
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Specimen
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See collection instructions
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Container
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See collection instructions
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Additional Collection Instructions
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Collect 1 - 2 mL CSF in sterile CSF tube + 5 mL blood into a PLAIN tube. |
Minimum Adult Volume
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None
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Minimum Paediatric Volume
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None
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Notes
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Oligoclonal bands are not present in normal CSF.
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Frequency
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Monday - Friday
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Reference Interval
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CSF Total protein: < 0.45 g/L
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