14-3-3 Protein Tau/Theta with RT-QuIC Analysis
Order Name
14-3-3 PROT
Test Number: 6006447
Revision Date 11/18/2019
Test Number: 6006447
Revision Date 11/18/2019
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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14-3-3 Protein Tau/Theta with RT-QuIC Analysis
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Western Blot/Quantitative ELISA/RT-QuIC Analysis |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 5 mL (2 mL) | CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) | Sterile Screwtop Container | Frozen |
| Instructions | ALERT Laboratory Personnel PRIOR to collection of specimen to assure proper and safe handling Patient Prep: Patient must be 12 years of age or older The first 2 mL (Min: 2 mL) of CSF that flows from the tap should be discarded. Transfer 5 mL CSF to a sterile standard transport Tubes. Freeze immediately. Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens exposed to more than one freeze/thaw cycle. Stability: Ambient: 48 hours: Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: Indefinitely (One freeze/thaw cycle is acceptable). Download-Print: Completed requisition form MUST accompany specimen. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Varies |
| Expected TAT | 7-17 days |
| Clinical Use | This test includes RT-QuIC Analysis (by Real-Time Quaking-Induced Conversion) with every order. |
| Notes | Reference Lab: ARUP Test Code: 2008095 Click Here to view information on the ARUP website. |
| CPT Code(s) | 86317; 84182; 0035U |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |