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Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB740 |
| NBS code | LBC04747 |
| Service code | 31604 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit both of the following immediately:
| Blood | CSF |
| Gold Top | Plain sterile container |
Processing Requirements
Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hours
Specimen type: CSF and Serum
Volume: 1 mL for CSF and 1 mL for serum
Storage/transport requirements: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerate | 1 week (preferred) |
| Frozen | 1 month |
| Specimen Type | CSF |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerate | 1 week (preferred) |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | OK |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others | Not applicable |
Methodology
Isoelectric Focusing, Immunofixation
Days and Times Performed
Thursday, TAT 2 - 8 days
Reference Interval
See laboratory report
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724399
Useful For
Detected in 80 – 90% of patients with active multiple sclerosis
Update
Last updated 15/05/2026
LOINC Code Information
| Oligoclonal bands comments | 48668-8 |
|---|---|
| Immunoglobulin G | 2465-3 |