Aids in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.
Specimen Collection Requirements
CSF, collect in a sterile container
Centrifuge and separate to remove cellular material. Transfer 1.0 mL CSF to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Grossly bloody or hemolyzed specimens.
Room Temperature (18-26 °C): 8 hours; Refrigerated (2-8 °C): 8 days; Frozen (≤ -20 °C): 1 year
Testing Information
Quantitative Nephelometry
Reference Values
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