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Multiple Sclerosis Panel 1
MessageOrder ESOT
Test Code
Multiple Sclerosis Panel 1 w/o MBP
Quest Code
37581
CPT Codes
82040, 82042, 82784 (x2), 83916
Includes
Oligoclonal Bands (IgG), CSF and IgG Synthesis Rate/Index, CSF
Preferred Specimen
3 mL CSF collected in a sterile screw cap container and 2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL CSF • 1 mL serum
Instructions
Please see the individual tests for specific specimen requirements and stabilities.
Both CSF & serum are required specimens. It is preferred that the collection date and time be the same for both; however, it is acceptable for them to be drawn within 48 hours of each other. If no serum is supplied, the client will be contacted to confirm the order.
CSF collection tube #4 is preferred. Submitting 4th lumbar puncture collection tube minimizes blood contamination.
Transport Temperature:
Refrigerate CSF specimens at 2-8° C in sterile, plastic CSF vial(s) and send refrigerated (cold packs) to the laboratory OR freeze CSF specimens at -20° C and send frozen samples to the laboratory on dry ice.
Both CSF & serum are required specimens. It is preferred that the collection date and time be the same for both; however, it is acceptable for them to be drawn within 48 hours of each other. If no serum is supplied, the client will be contacted to confirm the order.
CSF collection tube #4 is preferred. Submitting 4th lumbar puncture collection tube minimizes blood contamination.
Transport Temperature:
Refrigerate CSF specimens at 2-8° C in sterile, plastic CSF vial(s) and send refrigerated (cold packs) to the laboratory OR freeze CSF specimens at -20° C and send frozen samples to the laboratory on dry ice.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Received room temperature • Xanthochromia • RBCs • Hemolysis in CSF
Methodology
Isoelectric Focusing (IFE) • Nephelometry
Setup Schedule
See individual assays
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Useful in the diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130