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Test Code CJD143 Prion Markers, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (14-3-3 Protein Tau, Total) CSF

Important Note

Test performed at National Prion Disease Pathology Surveillance Center- NPDPSC.  Patient must be 12 years of age or older.

Additional Codes

3001255

Specimen Type

CSF

Preferred Collection Container

CSF

Collection Instructions

The first 2 mL of CSF that flows from the tap should be discarded. Freeze 2.0 mL, minimum 1.0 mL  immediately.  

Collection Volume

2.0 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

1.0 mL

Testing Volume

1.0 mL

Rejection Criteria

Cloudy or pink specimens may result in partial results for some components.

Specimen Storage and Stability

Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Indefinitely

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Varies

EPIC Code

LAB2044

Methodology

Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)/Qualitative Real-Time Quaking-Induced Conversion

Acceptable Collection Container

CSF

Patient Preparation

None

Transport

Critical Frozen

STAT Availability

No

Turn Around Time

8-18 days

Lab Department

Referred Testing

LOINC

19146-0

CPT

86317; 0035U

Alias

14-3-3 Protein Tau, Total, CSF; Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease; Human Prion Disease; RT QuIC