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HelpTest Code MISC1WARDECSFPR 14-3-3 Protein, CSF (Prion Disease)
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
CSFPR
Collection Requirements
Collect CSF – do not send the first 2.0 mL of CSF flow from tap. A random urine is requested, but not required. A patient information form completed by the referring health care professional is required. Please call client service for a form. The ordering physician name and phone number are required by the National Prion Lab. If patient resides in California, Florida, Maryland, Pennsylvania or Rhode Island please contact lab for alternate testing.
Refer To
Warde Medical LaboratoryPrimary Collection Container
Sterile Container
Transport
Frozen
Preferred Transport Temperature
Frozen
Processing
Send 5.0 mL CSF (2.0 mL minimum) frozen within 20 minutes of collection, in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
CSF and Urine:
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Indefinitely
Minimum Testing Volume
2.0 mL
Reference Range
By report
Methodology
Immunochromatographic Membrane Assay
Performed
Monday – Friday
Reported
15-22 days
CPT Codes
83520,84182 If reflex testing is performed add 87999
Unacceptable Conditions
Bloody sample.
Additional Information
If initial testing for 14-3-3 protein is positive reflex testing will be performed at an additional charge.