ADmark
ADmark Phospho-Tau/Total-Tau/A Beta 42, Analysis CSF
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB6919
Synonyms:
tau/beta-amyloid CSF
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Polypropylene tube
Specimen Type:
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:
CSF sample can be collected in the Standard Lumbar Puncture Kit, but must be transferred to a polypropylene tube within 4 hours.
Store and Transport:
Frozen (preferred)
Stability:
Frozen - 120 days
Refrigerated - 21 days
Ambient - 72 hours
Unacceptable Condition:
Glass, polystyrene, and polyethylene tubes are not acceptable.
CPT Codes:
83520 x 3 - IMMUNOASSAY QUANT TAU/A BETA 42 CSF (EAP: 30130836)
Method:
ELISA