Oligoclonal Banding
| Test Name | Oligoclonal Banding |
| Alternate Name(s) |
IgG Index, Albumin Index, IgG/Albumin Ratio, |
| Laboratory Module | LAB |
| Ordering Mnemonic | OLIGB |
| Specimen Type |
Cerebral Spinal Fluid AND Serum |
| Collection Container | Sterile CSF container 1ml
and Red- 1ml |
| Container Information |
CSF Container
 Red Tube |
| Collection Information | Please include collection date and collection time on requisition. |
| Test Schedule |
Monday thru Friday |
| Routine Turnaround Time | 8 days |
| Stat Turnaround Time | |
| Reference Interval | |
| Critical Values | |
| Lab Process Notes |
Should be brought to laboratory immediately. Serum must be collected within 24 hours of CSF collection Please include collection date and time on requisition. |
| Storage and Transport |
Store and ship refrigerated. |
| Test Referred To | Offsite, Reference Laboratory |
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