Oligoclonal bands (CSF)
77.74
Please always collect Gold (or Red) tube as well as CSF
CSF and Gold or Red tube
200uL CSF and 200uL Serum
Chilled
Immunology
Batched approximately monthly. IgG index 1 day excluding weekends and public holidays.
Isoelectric focusing
Negative or Positive.
Albumin CSF 100-300 mg/L
IgG CSF 8-64 mg/L
CSF IgG/ Alb Ratio 0.05 - 0.21
CSF IgG index 0.3 -0.7
CSF IgG/Albumin ratio : this is an index of local IgG production, adjusted for leakage of IgG due to blood brain barrier dysfunction. The ratio is increased when local CNS IgG synthesis is occurring. CSF IgG index: this is an index of local IgG product. Oligoclonal bands are present in over 90% of patients with multiple sclerosis.
