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Biomarkers · Chemical

Myelin Basic Protein, CSF

Primary unit
ng/mL
LOINC codes
2638-5
Tests that measure Myelin Basic Protein, CSF
Labcorp 2, Quest Diagnostics 2

Ranges

Each lab publishes a reference range for the population groups it tests, usually the middle 95% of results. These intervals describe that population, not an optimal or healthy target. How ranges differ

Quest Diagnostics, Myelin Basic Protein 663

PopulationInterval
≤4.0 mcg/LNegative
4.1-6.0 mcg/LWeakly positive
>6.0 mcg/LPositive

Quest Diagnostics test catalog, 663

Tests

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Labcorp 2 tests

Single-analyte tests

  • Myelin Basic Protein (MBP), Cerebrospinal Fluid 123377

    Csf · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 4 - 7 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
    Preparation
    Lumbar puncture should be performed within five days of onset of neurologic symptoms suggestive of multiple sclerosis.
    Collection
    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.
    Reference notes
    See table. Age Male (ng/mL) Female (ng/mL) 0 to 5 y Not established Not established 6 to 12 y 0.0–2.4 0.0–2.1 13 to 30 y 0.0–3.8 0.0–2.9 31 to 40 y 0.0–3.8 0.0–3.7 41 to 60 y 0.0–4.7 0.0–3.7 61 to 70 y 0.0–5.4 0.0–4.7 71 to 80 y 0.0–5.4 0.0–5.6 >80 y 0.0–6.0 0.0–5.6
    Labcorp catalog page

Panels that include this biomarker

  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Profile With Myelin Basic Protein, Cerebrospinal Fluid 123390

    10 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 4 - 9 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    MBP: enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA); oligoclonal banding: IEF; CSF IgG, CSF albumin, and serum IgG: immunologic; serum albumin: spectrophotometry; synthesis rate, ratio, and index by calculation
    Collection
    Collect serum and CSF at the same time. Avoid contaminating CSF with blood. Centrifuge CSF at 1500xg for 20 minutes and place the supernatant into separate tubes. Ensure residual fibrin and cellular matter have been removed.
    Labcorp catalog page

Quest Diagnostics 2 tests

Single-analyte tests

  • Myelin Basic Protein 663

    Csf · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Mon, Thurs (p.m.); Report available: 7 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
    Collection
    CSF must be clear. Do not centrifuge. CSF collection tube #4 is preferred. Submitting 4th lumbar puncture collection tube minimizes blood contamination.
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

Panels that include this biomarker

  • Multiple Sclerosis Panel 2 7085

    4 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated

    Method and collection
    Method
    Isoelectric Focusing (IEF) • Nephelometry • Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
    Collection
    Please see the individual tests for specific specimen requirements and stabilities. Both CSF & serum are required specimens. It is preferred that the collection date and time be the same for both; however, it is acceptable for them to be drawn within 48 hours of each other. If no serum is supplied, the client will be contacted to confirm the order. CSF collection tube #4 is preferred. Submitting 4th lumbar puncture collection tube minimizes blood contamination. Transport temperature: Refrigerate CSF specimens at 2-8° C in sterile plastic CSF vial(s) and send refrigerated (cold packs) to the laboratory OR freeze CSF specimens at -20° C and send frozen samples to the laboratory on dry ice.
    Reference notes
    See Laboratory Report
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

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