ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Myelin Basic Protein : 0080515

Mnemonic: MBP

Methodology: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed: Mon, Wed, Fri
Reported: 1-4 days
Specimen Required: Collect:  CSF.

Transport:  1 mL CSF, frozen. (Min: 0.4 mL)

Pediatric Collection/Transport:  0.3 mL CSF, frozen.

Remarks:  Avoid hemolysis.

Stability:  Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 3 months
Reference Interval:
0.00-1.10 ng/mL
Interpretive Data:

Please refer to Statement D in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory.
Note: Hemolysis is associated with falsely-elevated levels of MBP in the cerebrospinal fluid. CSF should be free from contamination with blood, if possible. If all available CSF is bloody, centrifuge the sample and separate supernatant from cells prior to freezing the sample.
CPT Code(s): 83873
 
 

 

 

 
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