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Test Directory Multiple Sclerosis Disease Activity

Multiple Sclerosis Disease Activity

Test Summary

This test measures 18 proteins to provide an overall MS disease activity score that can be tracked over time

Aliases

Octave
MSDA

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

Use kit provided by Octave.

Preferred Specimen

4 ml serum Gold top. Do not pour off.

Minimum Volume

1 ml serum

Instructions

Invert gold top tube at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for approximately 30 minutes. Centrifuge tube approximately 10 minutes. Ensure gel has moved to center of specimen. Keep tightly stoppered. Place barcode label on gold top tube. Place the gold top tube in the collection kit. Do NOT freeze the gold top tube.

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

Refrigerate prior to shipment. Ship frozen with 2 gel packs provided by Octave. Do NOT freeze gold top tube.

Transport Temperature

Use 2 frozen Octave provided shipping packs placed in kit for shipment.

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 7 days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

Gel packs not frozen solid prior to shipment. Non barrier tube.

Order Code

OCMSDA

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB6910

Includes

Result: See Separate Report

CPT Code

81599

Billing Code

N/A NO CHARGE

CPT Statement

Methodology

PCR; Western Blot (WB)

FDA Status

Lab Developed Test: This test has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by OctaveBiosciences Laboratory. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

N/A

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Report available: 7-10 days