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HelpTest ID NBLD0075 Myelin Basic Protein, CSF
Specimen Type/Requirements
CSF tube or Sterile specimen container - CSF - must be clear CSF in collection tube #4
Submitting 4th lumbar puncture collection tube minimizes blood contamination and is the preferred tube.
Do not centrifuge the CSF.
Rejection Criteria: Hemolysis, Xanthochromia/RBCs in CSF.
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 7 days | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 21 days | Preferred for transport |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday, Thursday, Saturday
Methodology
Radioimmunoassay
Performing Lab
Quest Chantilly
CPT
83873
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.2 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Report Available
3 - 5 days
Interface Build Information
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 2829 | Myelin Basic Protein |