Oligoclonal bands: clinical utility and interpretation cues

Oligoclonal immunoglobulin G (IgG) bands (OCBs) are a useful diagnostic tool to detect a central humoral response. In particular, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)-restricted OCBs represent a hallmark of multiple sclerosis (MS), where they can be detected in > 90% of cases and support its diagnosis, alth...

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Published in:	Critical reviews in clinical laboratory sciences Vol. 59; no. 6; pp. 391 - 404
Main Authors:	Carta, Sara, Ferraro, Diana, Ferrari, Sergio, Briani, Chiara, Mariotto, Sara
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Taylor & Francis 18.08.2022 Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:	multiple sclerosis Nervous system neurodegenerative disorders Oligoclonal bands (OCB) peripheral neuropathy Reproducibility Oligoclonal bands (OCB) neurodegenerative disorders peripheral neuropathy multiple sclerosis
ISSN:	1040-8363, 1549-781X, 1549-781X
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