Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease - Prion Protein Genetic Test (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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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
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

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