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HelpTest Code OLIGS Oligoclonal Banding, Serum
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:
-OLIG / Oligoclonal Banding, Serum and Spinal Fluid
-MSP3 / Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Profile, Serum and Spinal Fluid
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Useful For
Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis; especially useful in patients with equivocal clinical presentation and radiological findings
Determining number of serum oligoclonal bands in order to calculate the number of cerebrospinal fluid-specific bands present
Reporting Name
Serum BandsSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Ambient | 14 days | ||
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus   | OK |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:
-OLIG / Oligoclonal Banding, Serum and Spinal Fluid
-MSP3 / Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Profile, Serum and Spinal Fluid
Day(s) Performed
Monday through FridayReport Available
4 to 7 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
83916
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| OLIGS | Serum Bands | In Process |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2783 | Serum Bands | 100755-8 |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL