CJD
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB6918
Synonyms:
CJD
Mad Cow Disease
Protein 14.3.3, CSF (Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease)
Real-time quaking induced conversion (RTQUIC)
14-3-3
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Required Patient Info:
All specimens must be labeled as "CJD Ordered" and have a biohazard label.
Container Type:
Sterile container
Specimen Type:
CSF
Preferred Volume:
5.0 mL
Minimum Volume:
2.0 mL
Specimen Processing:
Transfer to polypropylene tube and freeze within 20 minutes of collection.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
CPT Codes:
86317 x2 - IMMUNOASSAY INFECTIOUS AGENT (TAU,14-3-3) (EAP: 30230833)
0035U - NEURO CSF PRION PRTN QUAL (EAP: 31030834)
Method:
Enzyme Immunoassay
Test Includes:
T-tau, 14.3.3 protein, RT QUIC
Notes:
False bottom screw top pour off tubes provided by Saint Luke's are acceptable, LabCorp purple screw cap pour off tubes are also ok. Do NOT use the 15 mL conical blue cap tubes.