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Lab Test Dictionary

Myelin Basic Protein, CSF (663)

Methodology

Radioimmunoassay (RIA)


Specimen Type

CSF

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano


Epic ID

LAB01020

Lab Test Days

Monday and Thursday

Standard TAT

3-7 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

0.5-1.2 mL CSF

Container Type

Sterile Container

Collection Instructions

Blood contamination and hemolysis may interfere with results. Submitting 4th lumbar puncture collection tube minimizes blood contamination.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 21 Days

Rejection Criteria

Xanthochromia/RBCs/Hemolysis in CSF

Test Volume Required

1.2 mL CSF

Minimum Test Volume

0.5 mL CSF

Processing Instructions

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CPT Codes

83873


Revised

03-02-19

Initials

SL