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Alzheimer's Disease Evaluation, CSF

Message
If CJD is suspected - please notify the laboratory


Test Code
ALZHEIMER DISEASE,CSF, ADEVL(MAYO)


CPT Codes
83520

Preferred Specimen
Cerebrospinal Fluid


Patient Preparation
For 12 hours before specimen collection do not take multivitamins or dietary supplements containing biotin (vitamin B7), which is commonly found in hair, skin, and nail supplements and multivitamins.

Minimum Volume
3ml of CSF


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (preferred): 14 days
Frozen: 60 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis.
Gross icterus.


Methodology
Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Setup Schedule
Tuesday and Friday


Report Available
1 to 4 days


Reference Range
Provided with patient report in CPRS


Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
3050 Superior Drive NW
Rochester, MN 55905

Additional Information
Link to Mayo Clinic Laboratories test catalog

Last Updated: September 15, 2023


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.