Content created by
Oligoclonal Bands
You need to provide
Blood
This test is for
Male, Female
Test Preparation
Overview
What is Oligoclonal Bands?
Oligoclonal Bands is the test to detect oligoclonal bands, a type of immunoglobulins in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF is the liquid that flows in the space around the spinal cord and brain and protects them. The presence of oligoclonal bands in the CSF indicates inflammation of the central nervous system. A positive might indicate the presence of serious medical conditions such as neurosyphilis, encephalitis, meningitis and lyme disease.
Why is Oligoclonal Bands done?
- To diagnose Multiple Sclerosis
- To diagnose other inflammatory conditions and neurological diseases

CAP
At Metropolis, the best pathology lab in India what we believe is what we say and what we say is what we do. Being empathetic to our customers and being committed to their needs is in our DNA. Metropolis has grown to harness a culture that is open, synergistic, progressive and scientific in nature. We are the Pathology Specialists delivering over 30 million tests a year, catering to more than 20,000 medical Laboratories, Hospitals, Nursing homes and 2,00,000 Consultants. With 37 years of...
User Reviews
J
Jitin Khatri
good
M
Monika
Very Good Experience. I got my reports on the same day.. Thank you 1 MG for Superfast Service !! Keep it Up :-)
+more