Oligoclonal band, CSF Test in Ludhiana
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Oligoclonal bands are a set of immunoglobulin (antibody) bands that are found in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of some people with neurological disorders, particularly those with multiple sclerosis. Oligoclonal bands are detected through a test called the CSF oligoclonal banding assay.
Normally, the proteins in the CSF are present in a specific pattern, with only a small number of immunoglobulins being present. However, in some people with neurological disorders, particularly multiple sclerosis, the CSF contains a greater number of immunoglobulins, and these immunoglobulins are often found in the form of oligoclonal bands.
The presence of oligoclonal bands in the CSF is not specific to multiple sclerosis and can be found in other neurological disorders such as neurosyphilis, meningitis, and encephalitis. However, oligoclonal bands are considered a strong indicator of multiple sclerosis when they are accompanied by other clinical features and imaging studies.
Oligoclonal band, CSF Test Price in Ludhiana
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The price of Oligoclonal band, CSF Test in Ludhiana is ₹ 4,560
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Frequently Asked Questions
Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis & intrathecal inflammation.
This test is performed for patients suspected of having inflammation in the central nervous system.
The diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) is dependent on clinical, radiological, and laboratory findings. The detection of increased intrathecal immunoglobulin (Ig) synthesis is the basis for current diagnostic laboratory tests for MS. These tests include the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) IgG index and CSF oligoclonal band (OCB) detection. Abnormal CSF IgG indexes and OCB patterns have been reported in 70% to 80% of MS patients
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