Multiple Sclerosis Panel CS

Test Code
MULSCL1


Alias/See Also
MS PROFILE |MULT SCLEROSIS PROFILE


Preferred Specimen
CSF


Minimum Volume
3


Instructions
Both serum and spinal fluid are required for this test. Serum and spinal fluid must be obtained within 24 hours of each other.|Serum|Draw blood in a serum gel tube. Spin down and send 2 mL of serum.|Spinal fluid|3 mL of spinal fluid in a screw-capped, sterile vial. Send specimen refrigerated. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.|Note: Label specimens appropriately.|


Transport Container
SPINAL TUBE


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Setup Schedule
Monday through Friday


Performed By
LabFirst



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.