Myelin Basic Protein QMYBP

Method(s) Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Specimen Required
Collect

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF).

Transport

1.2 mL CSF frozen (Min: 0.5 mL).

* Collection Instructions *

CSF must be clear.

Do not centrifuge.

CSF collection tube #4 is preferred.

Submitting 4th lumbar puncture collection tube minimizes blood contamination.

Stability

Ambient: 7 days

Refrigerated: 14 days

Frozen: 21 days

Unacceptable Conditions
  • Hemolysis
  • Xanthochromia/RBCs in CSF
Schedule Mon, Thu, Sat am; Report available: 6-8 days
CPTCode 83873
Notes Performing Laboratory-Quest Diagnostics-Chantilly VA
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s)
Reference Interval
 
Less than or equal to 4.0 mcg/LNegative
4.1-6.0 mcg/LWeakly positive
Greater than 6.0 mcg/LPositive
No Appointment Necessary
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