Test Id : XSRM
Additional Sample for Reflex Oligoclonal Banding, Serum (Non-Orderable)
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see MSP3 / Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Cascade, Serum and Spinal Fluid.
Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see MSP3 / Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Cascade, Serum and Spinal Fluid.
Collection Only
NY State Available
Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Reporting Name
Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test
Aliases
Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Oligoclonal Banding
Specimen Type
Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Serum
Specimen Required
Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see MSP3 / Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Cascade, Serum and Spinal Fluid.
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot serum in plastic vial.
2. Label specimen as serum.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the testing laboratory. The minimum volume is sufficient for one attempt at testing.
0.5 mL
Reject Due To
Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Specimen Stability Information
Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Ambient | 14 days | ||
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see MSP3 / Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Cascade, Serum and Spinal Fluid.
PDF Report
Indicates whether the report includes an additional document with charts, images or other enriched information
Specimen Retention Time
Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded
Performing Laboratory Location
Indicates the location of the laboratory that performs the test
Fees
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Test Classification
Provides information regarding the medical device classification for laboratory test kits and reagents. Tests may be classified as cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and used per manufacturer instructions, or as products that do not undergo full FDA review and approval, and are then labeled as an Analyte Specific Reagent (ASR) product.
Not Applicable
LOINC® Information
Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the order and results codes of this test. LOINC values are provided by the performing laboratory.
| Test Id | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| XSRM | Additional sample for reflex OLIGS | No LOINC Needed |
| Result Id | Test Result Name |
Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
|
|---|---|---|
| XSRM | Additional sample for Reflex OLIGS | No LOINC Needed |