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83916 Oligoclonal bands

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: oligoclonal bands, OCB test

Qualitative detection of oligoclonal bands (monoclonal immunoglobulin G bands) in cerebrospinal fluid by isoelectric focusing or electrophoresis.

Clinical Context

Diagnostic test for multiple sclerosis with specificity up to 95% when bands present in CSF but not serum. Positive OCB supports MS diagnosis.

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Specialties

PathologyNeurologyNeuroimmunology

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