Oligoclonal Bands - Serum Test | Austin Pathology

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Oligoclonal Bands - Serum

Alternate Names	OCB
Ordering Information	This test is for serum sample to be tested alongside CSF for Oligoclonal Bands. Refer to test page for additional information.
Laboratory	Immunology
Specimen	Blood
Container	9ml PLAIN (red top) Serum tube (gold cap OR red cap w. yellow insert)
Collection Instructions	Collect at room temperature
Additional Collection Instructions	Collect 1 x SERUM gold cap/red cap with yellow insert OR 1 x PLAIN red top
Minimum Adult Volume	None
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None
Frequency	Weekly

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Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

Test Code	SOLBA
Container ID	S, SP
Storage Instructions	Store at 4°C
Transport Instructions	Transport at 4°C
Laboratory Notes	Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Centrifuge, aliquot, and refrigerate serum at 4°C. Forward aliquots to the Heidelberg Laboratory. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Deliver sample to complex chemistry. Test codes: OLIGO (CSF); SOLBA (Serum)