MBP
11 days
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
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CSF biomarker for CNS demyelination. Elevated in multiple sclerosis and trauma.
Cerebrospinal fluid
1 mL
Plastic transport tube
Lumbar puncture should be performed within five days of onset of neurologic symptoms suggestive of multiple sclerosis
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.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
MBP
11 days
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
Accredited Laboratory Partner
Contact Technical Support
CSF biomarker for CNS demyelination. Elevated in multiple sclerosis and trauma.
Cerebrospinal fluid
1 mL
Plastic transport tube
Lumbar puncture should be performed within five days of onset of neurologic symptoms suggestive of multiple sclerosis
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.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |