Multiple Sclerosis Monitoring Profile

CPT: 83520(x2)

Test Includes

Glial Fibrillary Acid Protein, Serum; GFAP, Serum Z Score; Neurofilament Light Chain, Serum; NFL, Serum Z Score


Expected Turnaround Time

1 - 3 days


Specimen Requirements


Specimen

Serum


Volume

2 mL


Minimum Volume

1 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)


Container

Gel-barrier tube (preferred) or red-top tube


Collection

If a red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.


Storage Instructions

Room temperature


Stability Requirements

TemperaturePeriod
Room temperature14 days
Refrigerated14 days
Frozen14 days
Freeze/thaw cycleStable x3

Test Details


Use

This test is used to monitor Neurofilament Light Chain, Serum (NfL) and Glial Fibrillary Acid Protein, Serum (GFAP) values in multiple sclerosis patients.


Limitations

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Labcorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.


Methodology

Roche Diagnostics Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)


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