MYEL MYEL

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Myelin Basic Protein, CSF

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Myelin Basic Protein, CSF

EPIC Order Name

CSF, Myelin Basic Protein

Clinical Info

Assist in diagnosing multiple sclerosis; determine whether an MS patient is having an active demyelinating episode; determine whether active demyelination is occurring in patients being treated by intrathecal chemotherapy or radiation therapy for neoplastic diseases involving the central nervous system; diagnose acute brain tissue destruction in children, including newborns; assess the efficacy of potential treatments for MS

Specimen Type

CSF

Specimen Volume

1 mL CSF  ( 0.8 mL min) CSF must be clear-Reject if Hemolysis present.

Container

CSF Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Sterile screw-capped, sterile container
Specimen: 1 mL CSF  ( 0.8 mL min) CSF must be clear-Reject if Hemolysis present.
                      Centrifuge CSF at 1500xg for 20 minutes and place the supernatant in a separate tube. Ensure that residual fibrin and cellular matter have been removed prior to transport
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerated
Stability: Room temperature: 7 days                 Refrigerated:            7 days                 Frozen:                   14 days
Patient Preparation   Lumbar puncture should be performed within five days of onset of neurologic symptoms suggestive of multiple sclerosis.

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days                 Refrigerated:            7 days                 Frozen:                   14 days
Patient Preparation   Lumbar puncture should be performed within five days of onset of neurologic symptoms suggestive of multip

Methodology

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

Days Performed

TAT: 5-8 Days

Performing Laboratories

LabCorp

CPT

83873
 
LOINC Code:  2638-5

PDM

5900070

Result Interpretation

Forms