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Oligoclonal Profile

Test Code
OLIGOB


CPT Codes
83916

Preferred Specimen
CSF and SERUM


Minimum Volume
0.5 ml


Transport Container
RED/1


Specimen Stability
2-8 degrees up to 7 days


Methodology
Isoelectric focusing

Setup Schedule
Tuesday and Thursday


Reference Range
SEE REPORT


Clinical Significance
Oligoclonal bands are used as an aid in the diagnosis of inflammatory disease of the central nervous system(CSF), such as caused by multiple sclerosis.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.