Protein 14-3-3 - CJD Screen (CSF) Test | Austin Pathology

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Protein 14-3-3 - CJD Screen (CSF)

Alternate Names	CJD, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, CJD Disease Screening
Test Code	CJD
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	CSF
Container Type	Sterile CSF Tube
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	Please note: This service may not be Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Refer to specific cost below: CJD Screen: Domestic Referrals will incur no charge. Otherwise, $500.00 Fee is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost.
Ordering Information	The 14-3-3 protein is an ante-mortem, non-specific marker of central nervous system neuronal injury or death.
Collection Instructions	Please see collection protocol, prior to collection of samples for this assay. CSF must be clear and colourless (not macroscopically haemorrhagic or xanthochromic). Specimens for CJD screening should be frozen immediately.
Transport Instructions	Transport frozen at -20°C
Storage Instructions	Store frozen at -20°C
Testing Frequency	Weekly
Min Test Volume	2mL
Add On Test Suitability	Contact Microbiology on 03 9496 5295 to confirm add on suitability.

Container ID	CM, CR
CSR Instructions	Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions WHOLE CSF SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE Sample must be sent to the referral laboratory within 2 days. Samples for Alzheimers Disease Screening should NEVER be frozen. Instructions for: Heidelberg Sendaways Department Approval should be obtained from a microbiologist prior to dispatch. A Specimen Data Sheet must accompany all referrals.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Australian National Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease Registry, The Florey Institute
Accredited Test	Yes

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