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"As compared to the serum, isoelectric focusing immunofixation reveals 14 igG bands that are unique to the CSF. This is consistent with intrathecal synthesis of immunoglobulin and is considered to be a positive result for the oligoclonal bands.  Oligocolonal bands are present in over 90% of patients with MS."

So my question is Is this saying I have 14 O bands?   The nurse told me I had 8.  8 is enough and I had a dx of MS even before the LP but I am just curious about the 14 count.   They just wanted more evidence to support the MS diagnosis in my case.
They did test for other things like Lyme and various others.

LA
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I bumped myself.  I know this is an odd question.  I just want to know out of curiosity.
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LA - In reading the report language, I would agree with you - it is saying that you show 14 unique bands.  I was pretty good at math in school, and I can assure you that 14 > 8

It makes me wonder if the nurse was any good at  reading?

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Sounds like 14 to me.  Maybe the nurse misread something, or just misspoke.  It happens.
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ok thank you.  14 seems like a lot.  The doctor told me I have progressed to SPMS.  this has been going on for a while.  

LA
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