IMMUNOFIXATION ELECTROPHORESIS, CSF
الرحلان الكهربائي بالتثبيت المناعي، سائل النخاع الشوكي
Sample Type
🧪 CSF
Results In
⏱ 7-10 Days
Fasting
✅ Not Required
Parameters
📊 1
What is IMMUNOFIXATION ELECTROPHORESIS, CSF?
This test examines your cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for abnormal proteins, including monoclonal proteins or oligoclonal bands. These proteins can indicate inflammation or immune system activity within the central nervous system.
Why is this test important?
It is often used to help diagnose and monitor neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS) and other inflammatory diseases affecting the brain and spinal cord. The presence and pattern of these proteins provide important diagnostic clues.
How to Prepare
A lumbar puncture procedure is required to collect the CSF sample. Your doctor will provide specific instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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