14-3-3 Protein/TAU

Test Code

PROT/TAU

Alias/See Also

MAD COW Disease Protein 14-3-3 Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease CJD 14-3-3/TAU Performed at National Prion Surveillance Center

CPT Codes
86317, 84182, 0035U

Includes

Please indicate TAU and/or 14-3-3 Protein Testing

Preferred Specimen

2.0 mL CSF

Patient Preparation
The first 2mL of CSF that flows from the tap should be dicarded. Avoid a bloody tap.

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL CSF

Transport Container

All shipments should be addressed to: NPDPSC Institute of Pathology Case Western Reserve University 2085 Adelbert Road, Room 418 Cleveland, Ohio 44106-4907 Tel: 216-368-0587 Email: CJDsurveillance@uhhospitals.org

Transport Temperature

Refer to CJD for transport and shipping Must include completed form with every sample. https://case.edu/medicine/pathology/divisions/national-prion-disease-pathology-surveillance-center/resources-professionals

Specimen Stability

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF): Ship double boxed using a Styrofoam container with sufficient dry ice (5 lbs/24 hrs).

Methodology
ELISA
Real-Time Quaking-Induced Conversion (RT-QulC)

FDA Status
LDT

Report Available

7-8 days

Performing Laboratory
Contact Info 2085 Adelbert Rd Rm 41 Cleveland Ohio 44106 216-368-0587 Phone 216-368-4090 FAX cjdsurveillance@uhhospitals.org

Additional Information
National Prion Disease Pathology Surveillance Center

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.