CSF myelin basic protein

Normal values:

There should be less than 4 ng/ml of myelin basic protein in the cerebral spinal fluid.

Note: ng/ml = nanogram per milliliter

What abnormal results mean:

Myelin basic protein levels between 4 and 8 ng/ml may indicate a chronic breakdown of myelin, or recovery from an acute episode. If the myelin basic protein levels are greater than 9 ng/ml, active demyelination is occurring.

Note: ng/ml = nanogram per milliliter