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Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease - Prion Protein Genetic Test (Blood)

Alternate Names
CJD
Test Code
MISCSO
Testing Laboratory
Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type

Blood

Container Type

9 mL EDTA (Purple Top) - DEDICATED

Container Image
Medicare Rebate

Yes

Out of Pocket Costs
None
Ordering Information

-

Collection Instructions

Please collect 1 x DEDICATED EDTA tube. 

Instructions for: Metropolitan Collection Centres

  • DO NOT COLLECT AFTER MIDDAY FRIDAY OR AT ALL ON SATURDAY.
  • DO NOT COLLECT AFTER MIDDAY THE DAY BEFORE A PUBLIC HOLIDAY.

Instructions for: Regional Collection Centres

  • DO NOT COLLECT ON FRIDAY OR SATURDAY.
  • DO NOT COLLECT THE DAY BEFORE A PUBLIC HOLIDAY.

Specimen must arrive at the referral laboratory within 48 hours of collection.

Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
Weekly
Min Test Volume
5mL
Add On Test Suitability

Contact Microbiology on 03 9496 5295 to confirm add on suitability. 

Container ID
EW, EWL
CSR Instructions

WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE.

Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception 

  • Place sample in Room Temperature Sendout tub.  
Laboratory Instructions

Instructions for: Heidelberg Sendaways Department

  • Approval must be done by Microbiology Registrar prior to sending out.
External Laboratory
Diagnostic Genomics, PathWest Laboratory Medicine
Accredited Test
Yes