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
Container Type:
Sterile container
Specimen Type:
CSF
Preferred Volume:
5.0 mL
Minimum Volume:
2.0 mL
Specimen Processing:
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