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Test Code LAB20712 Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Panel

Department

Send Outs

Reference Lab Test Number

MSP

Refer To

Warde Medical laboratory

Primary Collection Container

Gold (SST) and CSF Collection Kit

Alternate Collection Container

Red (No Gel)

Transport

Refrigerated

Preferred Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Processing

Centrifuge blood, separate serum from cells and send in a screw capped plastic vial. Send 1.0 mL CSF in a screw capped plastic vial.

Stability

Ambient: Unacceptable

Refrigerated: 7 days

Frozen: 1 month

Minimum Testing Volume

0.5 mL

Reference Range

IgG (CSF) 0-3.4 mg/dL

Albumin (CSF) 0-35 mg/dL

IgG/Albumin Index (CSF) 0.00-0.77

IgG (serum) 700-1600 mg/dL

Albumin (serum) 3500-5200 mg/dL

IgG Synthesis Rate 0.0-3.00 mg/day

IgG/Albumin Index (CSF) 0.00-0.77

Oligoclonal Bands Negative

Methodology

Electrophoresis, Nephelometry

Performed

2-5 day

Reported

Varies 4x per week

CPT Codes

82040, 82042, 82784 × 2, 83916