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Test Code BF39 Tau/Amyloid Beta 42, CSF

Clinical Information

Correlates levels of Phosphorylated-TAU protein.

Synonym

  • XALZD

Specimen Required

2 mL CSF collected in polypropylene transfer tube.

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen (preferred): 4 months

Rejected Due To

  • Tubes other than polypropylene tubes

Reference Values

See Report

Method Description

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) 

Performing Lab

Athena Diagnostics Inc. Four Biotech Park
377 Plantation St
Worcester, MA  01605

Day(s) Performed

Monday - Friday

Report Available

14 days

Reporting Name

Tau/Amyloid Beta 42, CSF

CPT Code Information

83520 (x3)

LOINC Code Information

Results received (ASTMRCVD): 19146-0