OLIGOCLONAL BANDING
| Synonyms: | CSF Protein |
| Computer Code: | (RCFEL) |
| Specimen Collection: | 5 mL CSF AND 4 mL blood (red or gold top tube). Must have both specimens drawn together or within 8 hours of each other. |
| Minimum Volume: | CSF: 0.1 mL SR: 0.5 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Serum: Allow to clot, centrifuge, remove serum, refrigerate. Min 0.1 mL serum. CSF: Maintain refrigerated. Min 0.1 mL CSF. Frozen and room temperature acceptable. |
| Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | NA |
| Routine TAT: | 7 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 83916 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |