Myelin Basic Protein (MBP)
Order Name
MYELN PRO
Test Number: 3601950
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 3601950
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Myelin Basic Protein (MBP)
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Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) | 2638-5 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1.2 mL (0.9) | CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) | Sterile Screwtop Container | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Notes: 0.8 mL; when oligoclonal banding is ordered along with myelin basic protein, the minimum volume of CSF is 0.9 mL. Specimen Type: Plastic transport tube Specimen Storage: Room temperature Specimen Collection: Centrifuge CSF at 1500xg for 20 minutes and place the supernatant in a separate tube. Ensure that residual fibrin and cellular matter have been removed prior to transport. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 14 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 4 - 7 days |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 123377 |
| CPT Code(s) | 83873 |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |