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HelpTest Code Beaker: LAB9961 Prion Markers (CJD) in CSF
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB9961
Epic Description: PRION MARKERS FOR CJD
Specimen Type
CSF
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Sterile Vial |
2.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Patient must be 12 years old or greater.
Use the 2nd collected tube of CSF.
Transport frozen on dry ice. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
CSF
Optimum 3.0 mL
Minimum 2.0 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: NPDPSC LAB via ARUP Laboratories, Referral code: 3019310
Assay Frequency
Sunday – Saturday
Routine Turnaround Time
12-22 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Transport to sendout lab. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
86317
0035U
Synonyms
CJD
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
Human Prion Disease
RT QuIC