TEST ID MBP MYELIN BASIC PROTEIN (MBP) , CSF
Additional Codes
4898
Performing Laboratory
NRLS-Clinical Pathology Laboratory (CPL)
Specimen Type
CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid)
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Sterile Screwtop Container
Acceptable: None
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL
Collection Instructions:
If sample contains blood, centrifuge and submit supernatant. Clearly label tube as CSF.
Freeze.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Ambient | 2 days | |
| Frozen(preferred) | 21 days |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided