14-3-3 Protein Tau/Theta with RT-QuIC Analysis
Order Name
14-3-3 PROT
Test Number: 6006447
Revision Date 08/30/2024
Test Number: 6006447
Revision Date 08/30/2024
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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14-3-3 Protein Tau/Theta with RT-QuIC Analysis
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Western Blot/Quantitative ELISA/RT-QuIC Analysis |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 5 mL (2 mL) | CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) | Sarstedt Polypropylene (PP) low binding, sterile collection tube | Frozen |
| Instructions | Specimen Type:Sarstedt Polypropylene (PP) low binding, sterile collection tube PS# 140857 (5 tubes) or 140688 for case of 100" Patient Preparation: Patient must be 12 years of age or older" has been added; Causes for Rejection “Bloody and insufficient sample quantity. Samples that are colored or contain blood cannot be performed for RT-QualC and 14-3-3 GAMMA Special Instructions: Testing referred to National Prion Disease Path. Surv. Center MDCOW#- Storage Instructions: FREEZE as quickly as possible (preferably within 20 minutes of collection). If possible store at -80'C. Put on dry ice as soon as possible. Specimen Stability: Ambient: Not Available, Refrigerated : Not Available, Frozen: Indefinitely |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | N/A |
| Clinical Use | This test includes RT-QuIC Analysis (by Real-Time Quaking-Induced Conversion) with every order. |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 081695 |
| CPT Code(s) | 83520x2 |
| Internal Comments | 7/27/17 Removed the reflex to the 6006449 Reflex to RT-QuIC Analysis, CSF per ARUP hotline for July 3 2017 ---- If positive this test will reflex to Reflex Code: 6006449 Reflex to RT-QuIC Analysis, CSF by Real-Time Quaking-Induced Conversion. CPT: 87798 ---- 11-12-17 added link to ARUP - JK 12/29/18 - Updated CPT (SN) 11/18/19: Updated instructions (SN) |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |