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HelpTest Code LAB190 Myelin Basic Protein CSF
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
MBPCS
Collection Requirements
Not recommended for the workup of suspected multiple sclerosis. Preferred test is Oligoclonal Bands.
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
CSF Collection Kit
Transport
CSF Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Send 1.2 mL CSF refrigerated in a screw-capped plastic vial. Do not centrifuge CSF. CSF must be clear. Submitting 4th lumbar puncture collection tube minimizes blood contaminaiton. Blood contamination and hemolysis may interfere with results. CSF MUST BE CLEAR.
Stability
Room Temperature: 7 day
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 21 days
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
≤ 4.0 mcg/L
Methodology
Radioimmunoassay
Performed
Monday, Thursday
Reported
6-10 days
CPT Codes
83873
Unacceptable Conditions
Hemolysis, Xanthochromia/RBCs in CSF