Myelin Basic Protein, CSF (Sendout)
General Information
- Lab Name
- Myelin Basic Protein, CSF (Sendout)
- Lab Code
- RCMBP
- Epic Name
- Myelin Basic Protein, CSF (Sendout)
- External Test Id
- 0080515
- References
Useful For: Measuring the level of myelin basic protein (MBP) in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Not recommended for the workup of suspected multiple sclerosis. The preferred test is Oligoclonal Banding, CSF/Blood (Sendout) [RCOLIG].
- Synonyms
- 0080515, MBP
- Components
Interpretation
- Method
Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
- Reference Range
-
Units: ng/mL
Female Male Age Range Age Range 0- 0.00-5.50 0- 0.00-5.50 Effective date: 10/19/2013
- Interferences and Limitations
CSF should be free from contamination with blood. Hemolysis is associated with falsely-elevated levels of MBP.
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- CSF, Cerebrospinal Fluid
- Collection
-
Collect 1 mL CSF in a sterile
- Handling Instructions
Outside Laboratories: Transfer 1 mL CSF (min 0.3 mL) to a separate vial and freeze at -20°C while awaiting shipment. Transport sample on dry ice.
- If CSF is bloody, centrifuge the sample and separate supernatant from cells prior to freezing the sample. Hemolysis is associated with falsely-elevated levels of MBP.
Stability: Frozen (preferred): 3 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Ambient: 48 hours. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
- Quantity
-
Requested: 1 mL CSF
Minimum: 0.3 mL CSF
Processing
- Receiving Instructions
Transfer 1 mL CSF (min 0.3 mL) to a separate vial and freeze at -20°C.
- If CSF is bloody, centrifuge the sample and separate supernatant from cells prior to freezing the sample. Hemolysis is associated with falsely-elevated levels of MBP.
Sendouts:
- Order ARUP Test: 0080515.
- Interfaced: Yes [Interface: 602; Department: ARPZ]
Stability: Frozen (preferred): 3 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Ambient: 48 hours. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolysis.
- Misc Sendout
Performance
- Lab Department
- Sendouts ARUP Lab (FZ)(ARPZ)
- Frequency
- Performed: Sunday through Saturday. Reported: 1-4 days from sample receipt at ARUP Laboratories.
- Available STAT?
- No
- Performing Location(s)
-
Sendout ARUP Laboratories, Inc.
800-522-2787500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Billing & Coding
- CPT Codes
- 83873
- LOINC
- 2638-5
- Interfaced Order Code
- UOW2281
- Interfaced Result Code
- UOW2281