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14-3-3 Protein/TAU
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Immediately notify management, Infection Prevention and refer to the system safety protocol for processing.
Immediately notify management, Infection Prevention and refer to the system safety protocol for processing.
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