Test Information:
Immunofixation is a choice technique to prove the immunoglobulin character of the oligoclonal bands. Confirmation of intrathecal Ig synthesis is an important information to suspect inflammatory disease of the central nervous system, such as caused by multiple sclerosis.
Specimen Container:
- Gold Top SST Tube (with clot activator) or Red Top Tube (Plain)
- Sterile / Plain Urine Container
Specimen Type:
Serum and CSF
Required Volume:
3 mL and 2 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
CSF and serum specimen must be drawn at the same time.
The following test results (resulted within a month) must be attached and/or provided upon specimen endorsement:
1. Serum IgG
2. CSF IgG
3. Patient’s abstract or initial diagnosis for clinical correlation, as applicable.
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8°C
Stability: 7 days - Storage: – 20°C
Stability: 1 month
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2°C – 8°C)
Test Category:
Batch
Test Schedule:
Specimen receiving CUT-OFF: Friday, 0800H
All specimen received beyond cut-off will be included for the next batch processing.
Results Availability:
Monday, 1200H