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Department

Immunology
Local code : OLIGO

Preferred Sample Type

CSF Isoelectric focusing for oligoclonal bands

Suitable Specimen Types

  • Serum
  • CSF
1mL

Sample Processing in Laboratory

Usual

Sample Preparation

It is essential that a serum sample is provided at the same time that the CSF is taken to allow correct interpretation of results

Turnaround Time

Up to 10 days

Sample Stability

Store at 4oC

CSF Isoelectric focusing for oligoclonal bands

General Information

Some indications: Demyelinating conditions e.g. MS Other inflammatory states e.g. SLE, Neurosarcoid

Patient Preparation

None

Notes

Please note Change in assay protocol and equipment January 2021.

No changes to interpretation and comments.

Change in method submitted as extension to scope for next scheduled UKAS inspection.

Reference Range

Negative

Specifications

  • EQA Scheme?: Yes
  • EQA Status:

    Participation in NEQAS eqa scheme for Oligoclonal bands