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Test Code PTAU Phosphorylated Tau 181 (pTau-181)

Additional Codes

Epic EAP: LAB11221

Epic Description: PTAU-181, PLASMA

Specimen Type

Blood

Specimen Required

 

  Collection Container Preferred Volume Minimum Volume
Preferred

Lavender, EDTA

 

3.0 mL 3.0 mL

 

Patient instructions

This test may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H, or coenzyme R). It is recommended to ask all patients who may be indicated for this test about biotin supplementation. Patients should be cautioned to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample.

Instructions for Collection and Transport

Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Invert to mix with preservatives. Centrifuge and transfer plasma to a labeled plastic transport tube. Transport refrigerated on ice packs.

Aliquot Requirements

Plasma

Optimum 1.0 mL

Minimum 0.7 mL

Performing Lab

Sendout Lab

Reference Lab: LabCorp, Referral code: 483745

https://www.labcorp.com/tests/483745/phosphorylated-tau-181-ptau-181-plasma

 

 

Routine Turnaround Time

3-5 days, excluding weekends and holidays.

CSR Storage Requirements

Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot plasma into plastic vial . Refrigerate specimen.  .

CPT Code Information

83520