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HelpTest Code OLIGS Oligoclonal Banding, Serum (Non-Orderable)
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:
OLIG / Oligoclonal Banding, Serum and Spinal Fluid
MSP3 / Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Cascade, Serum and Spinal Fluid
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Ambient | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| 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) Cascade, Serum and Spinal Fluid
CSF Oligoclonal Bands <2 bands
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
4 to 7 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
83916
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.4 mL