Table 2 CSF analysis, oligoclonal bands, and NMDA receptor antibodies
Color | Colorless | Colorless |
Aspect | Clear | Clear |
Cell count | 15 cu mm | (0–5 lymphocytes) |
Differential count | ||
 Neutrophils | Zero % | Zero |
 Lymphocytes | 100% | < 5 |
 Gram stain | No bacteria | No microorganisms |
 Ziehl–Neelsen stain | No acid fast bacilli | No TB bacilli |
 Sugar | 58 mg% | 50–80 mg/dl |
 Protein | 30 mg% | 15–45 mg/dl |
Oligoclonal bands in CSF by isoelectric focusing | ||
 Serum | Zero band | Zero band |
 CSF | 8 band | Less than 2 bands |
 Oligoclonal band | Positive |  |
Immunology | Â | Â |
 NMDA receptor Ab | ||
 NMDA receptor Ab | Positive 1/100 | Negative < 1/10 |