14-3-3 Protein/TAU

Message
STOP!!
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


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.