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Test Code LABYCJD Prion Disease Testing, CSF

Clinical Information

Aid in the diagnosis of prion disease. Assumes that the patient has a history of a rapid neurodegenerative condition.

Synonym

  • Creutzfeldt-Jakob
  • 14-3-3 Protein
  • YCJD

Profile Information

Includes:

  • 14-3-3 (ELISA)
  • Total Tau (ELISA)
  • RT-QuIC Panel

Specimen Required

Patient MUST be 12 years of age or older. The first 2mL CSF that flows from het ap should be discarded. Collect 2-5 mL of CSF (2 mL minimum) avoid bloody tap. Freeze immediately. Ship Monday - Thursday only. 

Specimen Stability Information

Frozen (preferred): indefinitely

Rejected Due To

  • Bloody samples
  • Insufficient sample quantity

Forms

Test Requisition

Reference Values

See Report

Method Description

Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) & Real-time Quaking-Induced Conversion

Performing Lab

NPDPSC Institute of Pathology, CWRU
2085 Adelbert Road, Room 418
Cleveland, OH 44106-4907

Report Available

7 days

Reporting Name

Prion Disease Testing, CSF

CPT Code Information

86317 (x2)
0035U