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#OLIGO BANDS CSF POSITIVE AND OLIGO BANDS SERUM 2 FULL#

Oligoclonal Bands - 2 or more oligoclonal bands detected in the CSF that are not present in the serum. This indicates that there is no central nervous system (CNS)-specific inflammation. Normal - No oligoclonal bands detected in the serum or CSF. James's Hospital for processing.Īnalysis of CSF in the diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis Samples can then be transported, as soon as possible, to St.

Where External Institiutions cannot guarantee immediate delivery, serum samples must be centrifuged and separated and both the serum and CSF samples stored at 4 oC.

Oligoclonal bands may also be found in other infectious or inflammatory disorders of the central nervous system (CNS).

The serum sample may be taken up to 1 week before the CSF sample but not more than 2 days after the CSF sample.

For a conclusive result a serum sample MUST accompany the CSF sample.

The presence of oligoclonal bands and/or an abnormal IgG Index can be found in up to 90% of Multiple Sclerosis patients.

An IgG Index, which compares the IgG to albumin ratio in the CSF to that in the serum, can also be useful in detecting CNS-specific inflammation.

Oligoclonal refers to multiple clones of IgG detectable in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of patients with Central Nervous System (CNS) inflammation. This IgG can be polyclonal or oligoclonal. Isoelectric Focusing allows the visualistion of IgG in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and serum.

This comparison is carried out using the methodology Isoelectric Focusing.

Central Nervous System (CNS)-specific inflammation can be detected in the laboratory by comparing the IgG profile of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and serum.

Chronic inflammation, confined to the Central Nervous System (CNS), causes demylination of neurons in the white matter of the brain.

The diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis is based on clinical history, MRI findings and laboratory studies on CSF.

Investigating patients for Multiple Sclerosis.

Universal containing a minimum of 300ul of CSF and one 5ml red. Im so freaked out right now, I don't know what to do.Isoelectric Focusing (Sebia Hydrasys Focusing) I know that doesn't prove MS but I cant help but think its somehow related. I will also add that 17 yrs ago (Im not 47), I had a "flare" of symptom similar but much less in intensity and last for only 6 months. I had a nasty case of infectious mono years ago and still show reactivation and cytomegalovirus as well. My dr is still leaning towards post infection.

I know these are not the type of questions you get on here, but was wondering what anyone who has had oglioclonal bands in csf only but not serum and does not have ms has been diagnosed with.

#OLIGO BANDS CSF POSITIVE AND OLIGO BANDS SERUM 2 FULL#

I did have a full body including brain PET scan so you would think something would have shown there. I read about scary things like neoplastic meningitis and now am convinced I have something in my csf that is malignant.

I really was okay for the last 2 years and surviving with daily activity, exercise, feeling good but in the last 9 months I have gone downhill. So I am worried that I have some kind of occult cancer that has gone undetected for three years. Dr is checking to see what the pathologist means by rare - there was only one so maybe thats what he means? The concern is because the only association we have seen is with leukemia. EXCEPT the pathologist noted "rare smudge cell seen." This is also concerning. My lumbar also showed normal cells, index, etc. I also have a history of anticardiolipin antibodies. I have low serum complements c1q, c3 and c4, but dr said that may be because csf intrathecal synthesis autoimmune response to something. We are awaiting results to see if they are in the CSF. In serum I also show reactivity to paraneoplastic antibodies initially but unconfirmed on western blot. I have a positive blood lyme, but in csf its low. I also have 2 oglioclonal bands only in my csf. I have 1 T2 bright spot on my brain and some microhemmorhages. Ive had every test in the book, except a brain biopsy and think I may need it! Long story short, I have experienced 3 yrs of unrelenting facial pain, headaches, burning pain, cranial neuralgia pain (throat spasms, eye pain tugging, burning, ptosis), severe anxiety and more recently, feeling off balance, muscle pain after the slightest activity, and sensations in my buttocks, bladder, etc., as if I am not about to walk correctly soon. I have posted on other forums here and elsewhere before.