IgG, CSF; Albumin, CSF; IgG/Albumin Ratio; Albumin Index; IgG Index; CSF Specific Bands; Serum and CSF Matched Bands; Oligoclonal Banding Interpretation; IgG, Serum; Albumin, Serum
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Oligoclonal Banding, CSF and Serum
Test ID: OLBAN CS
Test
Method
Isoelectric Focusing
Report Includes
Specimens
CSF & Serum
Test Version
20-Oct-2025
Specimen
Specimens
CSF & Serum
Sample Volume
1.0 mL Serum; 1.0 mL CSF
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL Serum; 0.5 mL CSF
Pediatric Volume
0.5 mL Serum; 0.5 mL CSF
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Analysis and interpretation requires both specimens – concurrent collection of CSF and serum specimens is recommended. However, specimens collected within 3 weeks with no intervention are acceptable.
Handling Information
Store and send frozen – specimen must be received at ICL within 5 days of collection.
Test Version
20-Oct-2025
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Isoelectric Focusing
Turnaround Time
10 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
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| IgG, CSF | g/L |
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| Albumin, CSF | g/L |
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| IgG/Albumin Ratio |
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| Albumin Index |
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| IgG Index |
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| CSF Specific bands |
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| Serum and CSF Matched Bands |
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| OLIG Interpretation |
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| Serum IgG | g/L |
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| Serum Albumin | g/L |
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Test Version
20-Oct-2025
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| OLBAN CS | 3060IgG, CSF | g/L |
| 3061Albumin, CSF | g/L | |
| 36614IgG/Albumin Ratio | ||
| 36610Albumin Index | ||
| 36612IgG Index | ||
| 63561CSF Specific Bands | ||
| 63562Serum and CSF Matched Bands | ||
| 36616OLIG Interpretation | ||
| 63563Serum IgG | g/L | |
| 63564Serum Albumin | g/L |
Test Version
20-Oct-2025