Multiple Sclerosis Profile Number 1

Test Name

Multiple Sclerosis Profile Number 1

Alternate Description

Oligoclonal Bands/IgG Synthesis & MBP

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

CSF and Serum

Test Includes

CSF/serum albumin index, IgG/albumin ratio, IgG index, IgG synthesis rate, Myelin basic protein (Not FDA-approved), Oligoclonal proteins, CSF

Specimen Tube Type Transport

4.0 ml CSF in a sterile container and 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top

Summary Test Name

Multiple Sclerosis Profile Number 1

Minimum Volume

3.0 ml CSF and 1 ml Serum

Specimen Transport

Freeze CSF and serum.

Reference Value

Accompanies report