I just read the results of my LP on a patient access site. I may be reading this before my neurologist! Anyway here is the wording. I showed 8 bands, <4 is normal:
Interpretation (Oligoclonal banding) | <4 bands | 8 |
(NOTE) The oligoclonal band assay detected 4 or more IgG bands in the CSF, which are not detected in the serum. This is a Positive result. CSF is used in the diagnosis of MS by identifying increased intrathecal IgG synthesis qualitatively (Oligoclonal Bands) or quantitatively (IgG index or IgG synthesis rate, CSF). Oligoclonal bands (4 or more CSF-specific bands) and/or an elevated CSF IgG index are detected in up to 90% of patients with MS. These findings, however, are not specific for MS as CSF-specific IgG synthesis may also be found in patients with other neurologic diseases including infectious, inflammatory, cerebrovascular, and paraneoplastic disorders. Performed by MAYO CLINIC DPT OF LAB MED AND PATHOLOGY, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905 |
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