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Epic EAP: LAB190
Epic Description: MYELIN BASIC PROTEIN, CSF
Specimen Type
CSF
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Sterile Vial |
1.2 mL | 0.5 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Send 1.2 mL CSF (0.5 mL minimum). Label specimen as CSF in screw capped plastic vial. Do not centrifuge CSF. CSF must be clear. Submitting 4th Lumbar puncture collection tube minimizes blood contamination. Blood contamination and hemolysis may interfere with results.
Transport refrigerated on ice packs.
Aliquot Requirements
CSF
Optimum 1.2 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Lab, Referral code: MBPCS
http://www.wardelab.com/test_page.asp?test=MYELIN+BASIC+PROTEIN%2C+CSF
Assay Frequency
Monday, Thursday
Routine Turnaround Time
5-9 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Transport specimen to laboratory. Do not centrifuge. Refrigerate specimen in plastic vial if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
83873