14-3-3 Protein Tau, Total, CSF
| Abbrev Code: | ARMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Send Outs Misc Test |
| Methodology: | Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay; Western blot; Quaking induced conversion | ||
| CPT Codes: | 86317 x1, 84182 x1, 0035U x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 7-17 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | A completed NPDPSC Test Request form must accompany each specimen. See Associated Links. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | CSF |
| Optimal Volume: | 5 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2 mL |
| Container: | Sterile tube |
| Collection Instructions: | Do not use first 2 mL of CSF from the tap. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Specimens exposed to more than one freeze/thaw cycle. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Aliquot 5 mL; 2 mL minimum, into an ARUP transport tube and freeze immediately. Store frozen. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at frozen temperature. |
| Stability: | 48 hours at room temperature; 2 weeks refrigerated; indefinitely frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 3001255 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
| Use: | Aids in the diagnosis of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease after other neurodegenerative conditions have been ruled out. |
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